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Russia and China’s space weapon plans spur high-level Pentagon meeting

The classified talks come after after demonstrations by Russia and China last year.

By Joe Gould and Courtney Albon

9 months ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speaks to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, second left, and Head of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia and First Deputy Defense Minister Valery Gerasimov, left, during their meeting in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. Putin has ordered Russian nuclear forces on high alert amid tensions with the West over his invasion of Ukraine. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

No changes coming to US nuclear posture after Russian threat

In the wake of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent nuclear orders to his forces, the top military officer responsible for America’s nuclear arsenal has not made any moves of its own.

15 months ago

Air Force aborts test launch of unarmed Minuteman III nuclear missile

The Air Force said Wednesday it called off a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III nuclear missile at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Lawmakers, defense officials joust over next-gen ICBM plans

The war over a next-gen ICBM flared up at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

By Joe Gould, Aaron Mehta and Valerie Insinna

2 years ago

US Strategic Command now analyzes daily deterrence risks for all combatant commands

Adm. Charles Richard described the new process as vital in a world with multiple competitors.

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago

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