On This Day: Sputnik 1 launched by USSR
On Oct. 4, 1957, Russia launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite successfully placed into orbit around the Earth.
First Plutonium Pit For Nuclear Warhead Produced In The U.S. In 35 Years Is Now “Weapon-Ready”
The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced the completion of the first ...
What is Satan II, the 'world's deadliest' nuclear-capable weapon being tested in Russia?
Satellite images from last month appeared to show a failed test launch of the RS-28 Sarmat missile, raising concerns about ...
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Army sensors tracked approach of Chinese ICBM to Guam, officials say
Sensors from Army missile interceptors stationed on Guam were tracking a Chinese-launched intercontinental ballistic missile ...
The trust problem with China’s ICBM test
The episode highlights the importance of managing upgrades in Chinese war-fighting capabilities. Read more at ...
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Analysis: The fallout of China’s ICBM launch
A BRIEF statement by the Ministry of National Defense in Beijing called China’s September 25 test launch of an ...
'Unexpected and unnecessary': Minister Judith Collins condemns China's Pacific missile test
The Defence Minister says everyone from the affected nations was disappointed and shocked by China's missile test over the Pacific Ocean.
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Why Did China Test-fire an ICBM Into the South Pacific?
A brief statement by the Ministry of National Defence in Beijing called China’s September 25 test launch of an ...
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U.S. Navy Destroyers Intercept Iranian Ballistic Missiles In Defense Of Israel: CENTCOM
The U.S. Sixth Fleet guided missile destroyers USS Cole (DDG 67) and USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) successfully engaged and ...
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LANL: NNSA Completes And Diamond-Stamps First Plutonium Pit For W87-1 Warhead
Photo Courtesy LANL LANL NEWS RELEASE U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) on Monday ...
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NNSA Certifies First Plutonium Pit for W87-1 Warhead
On October 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) verified completion of the First Production Unit ...
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Iran's creation of nuclear weapons: What can precede
A successful test of an intercontinental ballistic missile would be an indicator that Iran is on the home stretch to ...