Russian Tactical Nuclear Weapons March 25, 2009
New low-yield nuclear warheads for cruise missiles on Russia’s submarines?. . By Hans M. Kristensen Two recent…
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United States Discloses Size of Nuclear Weapons Stockpile May 3, 2010
The Obama administration has declassified the history and size of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile, a long-held national secret.
Read moreFAS Roundup: April 15, 2013 April 15, 2013
Q&A on North Korea, letter from Nobel Laureates to Congress, B61 bomb, and much more. Better Understanding North Korea: Q&A with Seven East Asian Experts Researchers from FAS asked seven individuals who are experts in East Asia about the the recent escalation in tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Is North Korea serious about their threats and are we on the brink of war? What influence does China exert over DPRK, and what influence is China wiling to exert over the DPRK? How does the increase in tension affect South Korean President Park Guen-he’s political agenda? This is the first part of the Q&A featuring Dr. Ted Carpenter, Dr. Balbina Hwang, Ms. Duyeon Kim and Dr. Leon Sigal. The second part will be released on April 16th. Read the first part here.
Read moreUS-Israel Military Exercises Spawn Mixed Messages September 4, 2012
Updated below Throughout much of this year, the U.S. military has been conducting joint military exercises with Israel or planning such exercises. A descriptive listing of 2012 U.S. exercises…
Read moreGuidance on Nuclear Targeting is “Tightly Controlled” August 27, 2012
U.S. government guidance on the targeting of nuclear weapons is perhaps the most tightly held of all national security secrets, and “fewer than twenty” copies of the President’s instructions on…
Read moreThe Minot Investigations: From Fixing Problems to Nuclear Advocacy January 14, 2009
The second report from the Schlesinger Task Force goes beyond fixing nuclear problems to promoting new nuclear weapons. By Hans M. Kristensen For nuclear…
Read moreNew START Treaty Has New Counting March 29, 2010
An important new treaty reduces the limit for deployed strategic warheads but not the number. By Hans M. Kristensen The White House has announced…
Read moreNuclear Posture Review to Reduce Regional Role of Nuclear Weapons February 22, 2010
The Quadrennial Deference Review forecasts reduction in regional role of nuclear weapons. By Hans M. Kristensen A little-noticed section of the Quadrennial Defense Review…
Read moreUnder Pressure: Long Duration Undersea Research February 2, 2017
“The Office of Naval Research is conducting groundbreaking research into the dangers of working for prolonged periods of time in extreme high and low pressure environments.” Why? In part, it…
Read moreCIA and Special Ops are “Deconflicted at All Levels” February 21, 2012
“I will tell you the relationship between CIA and Special Operations Forces is as good as I have ever seen it,” said Adm. William H. McRaven, Commander of Special Operations…
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