Latest "nuclear" stories

Finland and Sweden pursue unlinked NATO membership

Finland had indicated it would prefer a solution that would see the two Nordic unaligned states “jump together” into NATO.

By Gerard O'Dwyer

10 months ago

NATO planners put the F-35 front and center in European nuclear deterrence

The next-gen jet is envisioned to take active and supporting roles in the European theater once all relevant allies have the aircraft, said Jessica Cox, NATO's nuclear planning chief.

By Sebastian Sprenger

10 months ago

North Korea confirms test-firing of biggest ICBM

Thursday’s test was North Korea’s 12th round of weapons launches this year.

10 months ago

Eielson to receive Air Force’s first nuclear microreactor

A base in interior Alaska has been chosen by the U.S. Air Force to receive its first nuclear microreactor.

16 months ago

Cotton nominated to run Air Force’s nuclear enterprise at pivotal time

If confirmed, Lt. Gen. Anthony Cotton would be the first Black man to run Air Force Global Strike Command.

By Rachel S. Cohen

19 months ago

Nuclear modernization speeding up as arms control on the brink: report

An annual report by SIPRI comes as nuclear modernization is kicking into high gear

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago