Latest "strategic forces" stories

US nuclear forces chief ‘very concerned’ by Russia-China cooperation

In the wake of Russia and China’s strengthened ties, the U.S. admiral who oversees America’s nuclear forces said Tuesday he was “very concerned” about potential “cooperative aggression” between Russia and China.

13 months ago

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the SBIRS GEO Flight 5 mission for the U.S Space Force's Space and Missile Systems Center lifts off from Space Launch Complex-41 on May 18, 2021. (United Launch Alliance)

Space Force should make its case for legal changes to help launch ranges: lawmakers

The Space Force may need legal changes to pursue its "Range of the Future."

By Rachel S. Cohen

20 months ago

Space Force skeptic will guide its fate in HASC shakeup

The new House Armed Services Committee's leadership roster has been announced.

4 years ago

Democrats fight Pentagon’s push for battlefield nukes

The Trump administration is developing a new tactical nuclear weapon, and Democrats are fighting it. Here's why.

5 years ago

NDAA 2019: HASC amendments to the authorization bill debate

A list of the non-controversial amendments approved in the House Armed Services Committee debate of the fiscal 2019 annual defense authorization bill.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

5 years ago

No more stories