Latest "nuclear arsenal" stories

In this image provided by the U.S. Air Force, Senior Airman Jacob Deas, 23, left, and Airman 1st Class Jonathan Marrs, 21, right, secure the titanium shroud at the top of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile on Aug. 24, 2023, at the Bravo 9 silo at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana.

Inside the delicate art of maintaining America’s aging nuclear weapons

The AP was granted access inside military nuclear missile bases and other facilities to report on how they are adjusting to meet the increasing workload.

By Tara Copp, AP

3 months ago

Air Force test-launches unarmed nuclear missile with 3 warheads

Test launches ensure America’s land-based nuclear missiles are still viable after more than 50 years.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 months ago

Biden security plan calls for diverse military, more nuclear spending

After months of delay, the White House has unveiled its National Security Strategy. Here's what it says.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

14 months ago

General: Supply chain problems are hurting nuclear modernization

"It’s going to take everyone to understand how to close the gap on supply chain management."

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

3 years ago

Live nuclear testing could resume in ‘months’ if needed, official says

The Trump administration has reportedly had conversations about resuming live nuclear testing.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago