missile specifically designed or used for nuclear weapons delivery
defence-blog.com Oct 06
France fires its newest nuclear missile from a submarine: France test-fired its newest submarine-launched nuclear missile, the M51.3, from a ballistic missile ...
defence-blog.com/france-fires-its-newest-nuclear-missile-from-a-submarine/
France tests upgraded nuclear missile against backdrop of Russia tensions: France's defence ministry said on Tuesday it had conducted the first test launch of ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/france-tests-upgraded-nuclear-missile-against-backdrop-russia-tensions-2026-10-06/
Iran International Oct 04
Iran’s Olympiad paradox: Building scientific talent for a future abroad: Iran’s scientific Olympiad system has become a pipeline of elite talent into ...
iranintl.com/en/202610041181
Military approves almost $1 billion for F-35 and nuclear missile programs: The F-35 fighter jet contract includes support for foreign countries.
al.com/news/2026/09/military-approves-almost-1-billion-for-f-35-and-nuclear-missile-programs.html
defence-blog.com Sep 19
Lockheed gets $76.6M for next-gen of Trident II nuclear missile: The U.S. Navy has added $76.6 million to a Lockheed Martin contract for continued design work on ...
defence-blog.com/lockheed-gets-76-6m-for-next-gen-of-trident-ii-nuclear-missile/
US President Donald Trump says Iran wants to make a deal but is “not ready,” adding that the US ended Tehran’s capability to obtain a nuclear missile and that ... Show more
defence-blog.com Sep 15
U.S. Air Force stacks its next nuclear missile for first time: The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman have fully assembled an inert version of the Sentinel ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-air-force-stacks-its-next-nuclear-missile-for-first-time/
The Korea Times Sep 15
N. Korea's ex-defense official linked to nuclear, missile programs dies: North Korea's former Vice Defense Minister Yun Tong-hyon, a key military figure believed ...
koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260915/n-koreas-ex-defense-official-linked-to-nuclear-missile-programs-dies
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after condemning military drill as threat: North Korea launched ballistic missiles toward the sea Saturday ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/6085776-north-korea-launches-missiles/
defence-blog.com Sep 03
General Dynamics gets $194M deal on nuclear missile program: The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Missions Systems a $194.1 million contract modification ...
defence-blog.com/general-dynamics-gets-194m-deal-on-nuclear-missile-program/
defence-blog.com Sep 01
Northrop gets $86M for security systems at nuclear missile bases: The U.S. Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman an $86.1 million task order to maintain the ...
defence-blog.com/northrop-gets-86m-for-security-systems-at-nuclear-missile-bases/
Should open war break out, it will be here: in Kaliningrad: Nuclear missiles only need minutes to reach Berlin - | Kaliningrad is Russia's most important ...
trib.al/2hzE9HL
defence-blog.com Sep 04
Rare repair job finished on U.S. nuclear missile system: Air Force maintenance crews completed a first-of-its-kind overhaul of a Minuteman III missile suspension ...
defence-blog.com/rare-repair-job-finished-on-u-s-nuclear-missile-system/
South Korea, Japan and US to hold North Korea-focused nuclear missile drill: SEOUL — South Korea, Japan and the US will conduct joint military drills from Sept 9 ...
asiaone.com/asia/south-korea-japan-and-us-hold-north-korea-focused-nuclear-missile-drill
AeroTime Sep 01
Boeing MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter cleared to guard US nuclear missile fields - AeroTime
aerotime.aero/articles/boeing-mh-139a-grey-wolf-us-nuclear-missile-security
defence-blog.com Aug 16
U.S. Air Force buys Chinese-made drones for nuclear missile base: The U.S. Air Force is buying Chinese-made DJI drones for a Wyoming nuclear missile base ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-air-force-buys-chinese-made-drones-for-nuclear-missile-base/
UNITED24 Media Aug 11
America’s 48-Year-Old Nuclear Missiles Need Another Decade—So the Pentagon Is Calling in AI
united24media.com/defense-tech/americas-48-year-old-nuclear-missiles-need-another-decade-so-the-pentagon-is-calling-in-ai-21566
defence-blog.com Jul 28
Reston firm wins $12M deal to protect nuclear missile supply chain: The nuclear missiles sitting in underground silos across the American heartland run on ...
defence-blog.com/reston-firm-wins-12m-deal-to-protect-nuclear-missile-supply-chain/
OpinionHuge contract awarded to fund new UK nuclear missile subs: The UK Government has awarded a new £5.9 billion contract to BAE Systems to fund critical work ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/huge-contract-awarded-to-fund-new-uk-nuclear-missile-subs/
AeroTime Aug 03
French Air Force chief cannot wait until 2033 for new Rafale: France’s Air Force chief says Rafale fighters are being overused and wants more F4 fighters quickly ...
aerotime.aero/articles/french-air-force-rafale-f5-2033-senate-hearing
China recently tested a nuclear missile, drawing attention to its growing arsenal of nuclear missiles. Richard Walker looks at the tech behind it and what ... Show more
China signals buildout of nuclear missile silos for ‘strategic trump cards’: CCTV documentary interview suggests the construction was for the DF-5 series of ...
scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362573/china-signals-buildout-nuclear-missile-silos-strategic-trump-cards
Paid articlePaywall defence-blog.com Jul 06
China fires submarine nuclear missile into Pacific: A Chinese Navy submarine fired a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Monday ...
defence-blog.com/china-fires-submarine-nuclear-missile-into-pacific/
Key FactsAustralia and Fiji Forge Pacific Security Pact
Jul 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
- Australia and Fiji signed a mutual defense pact promising support in case of armed conflict.
- China conducted a submarine-launched missile test with a dummy warhead shortly after the agreement.
- Australian officials expressed concern that China’s actions threaten peace and stability in the Pacific region.
- Prime Minister Albanese will continue diplomatic efforts with Pacific nations to counterbalance China’s influence.
“Australia has been clear that this proposed test is in the context of a rapid military buildup by China, which is lacking in the transparency and reassurance as to intent that the region expects,” she told reporters.— Penny Wong, Foreign Affairs Minister of Australia, commenting on the missile test and regional security, as reported in the Nine News article.
Solid-State Batteries Just Passed A Big Test, But EVs Still Have To Wait: Despite passing the extreme testing conditions, there are still a few major reasons why ...
autoblog.com/news/solid-state-batteries-just-passed-a-big-test-but-evs-still-have-to-wait
China sends nuclear missile message as US looks elsewhere: The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy guided-missile destroyer Nanning (162) sails through ...
globalnation.inquirer.net/330204/china-sends-nuclear-missile-message-as-us-looks-elsewhere
A rare Chinese missile test unnerves Asian neighbours: Its timing will heighten regional fears about China’s growing firepower
economist.com/china/2026/07/06/a-rare-chinese-missile-test-unnerves-asian-neighbours
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Path of China’s nuclear missile revealed: A long-range missile fired by China from a submarine reached as far as the waters off Nauru ...
news.com.au/national/taiwan-reveals-path-of-chinas-nuclearcapable-missile-as-australia-denies-message/news-story/bd35db0a8d79f15d4d1974618f3a8640
Straight Arrow Jul 02
President Trump took his first flight today on a brand-new Air Force One, a $400 million jet gifted to him by the Qatari government ... Show more
The current state of Iran’s nuke, ballistic missiles threat post MoU - exclusive: Iran’s nuclear program is badly damaged and largely dormant, but more than 400 ...
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-901003
Burevestnik cruise missile: Researchers decipher Putin's new nuclear missile - | and warn even before the approach
welt.de/wirtschaft/plus6a35406f08a39f4214f7119c/marschflugkoerper-burevestnik-forscher-entschluesseln-putins-neue-atomrakete-und-warnen-schon-vor-dem-anflug.html
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Fox News host Mark Levin lashes out at Trump administration over Iran deal: Fox News host Mark Levin on Saturday lashed out at the Trump administration over its ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5934000-trump-iran-deal-mou/
defence-blog.com Jun 11
US awards $114M contract for Sentinel nuclear missile school: The United States is building a new training facility for the nuclear missile that will replace the ...
defence-blog.com/us-awards-114m-contract-for-sentinel-nuclear-missile-school/
defence-blog.com Jun 19
U.S. Air Force buys anti-drone guns to protect nuclear missile base: Drone threats to military bases have become so routine that the U.S. Air Force is now buying ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-air-force-buys-anti-drone-guns-to-protect-nuclear-missile-base/
US and Iran discuss nuclear issues as negotiations remain in flux - report: While American officials describe the outlines of a potential accord ...
i24news.tv/en/news/middle-east/iran-eastern-states/artc-us-and-iran-zero-in-on-four-nuclear-issues-as-talks-remain-in-flux-report
Xi Jinping to Visit North Korea Amid Deepening Three-Way Alliance: For the first time in seven years, Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit Pyongyang on June 8 – ...
thediplomat.com/2026/06/xi-jinping-to-visit-north-korea-amid-deepening-three-way-alliance/
Mossad changes chiefs: Barnea’s legacy and Gofman’s challenges: As David Barnea ends his term with praise for expanded operations against Tehran ...
ynetnews.com/article/skc00n2iefe
China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos: Satellite images show China is constructing a web of launch pads and other infrastructure near the ...
reuters.com/graphics/CHINA-MILITARY/NUCLEAR/zjpqmbrlqpx/
In a remote Chinese desert, a vast military complex is taking shape that some security scholars say appears built to ensure no U.S ... Show more
China is building launchpads near its nuclear missile silos
China is building launchpads near its nuclear missile silos
Chinese astronauts land safely in former top secret nuclear missile test site: Shenzhou-21 trio touch down at Dongfeng landing site, now a hub for crewed space ...
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3355354/chinese-astronauts-land-safely-former-top-secret-nuclear-missile-test-site
Paid articlePaywallShould the US push for a deal with Iran if it does not address their nuclear missile program
Marc Zell joins Nicole Zedeck on #TheRundown
Russia has once again put its nuclear capabilities in the global spotlight after Vladimir Putin unveiled the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile — a ... Show more
Key FactsRussia to Operationalize Sarmat ICBM This Year
May 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: twz.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: twz.com
- Russia announced a successful test launch of the delayed Sarmat ICBM, initially planned for deployment in 2020.
- The missile was launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and hit its target on the Kamchatka Peninsula as reported.
- The liquid-fueled Sarmat includes advanced countermeasures designed to evade missile defense systems.
- With the New START treaty expired in 2021, Russia can now replace old missiles with Sarmat units more freely.
Putin called the test a 'major event and unconditional success.'— Vladimir Putin, on the RS-28 Sarmat ICBM test launch
NATO scrambles fighter jets as Putin unleashes 'nuclear missile without warhead': NATO was forced to scramble fighter jets in Poland as Russia launched a wave of ...
mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/russia-ukraine-war-nato-missile-37198486
Russian ally stages nuclear missile launches as 'show of strength' to West: Allies Russia and Belarus have staged joint nuclear weapons drills in Belarus as ...
mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/russian-ally-stages-nuclear-missile-37185284
defence-blog.com May 06
Russia schedules nuclear-capable ICBMs tests over Victory Day parade: Russia announced missile tests at the Kura test range in Kamchatka scheduled from May 6 to ...
defence-blog.com/russia-schedules-nuclear-capable-icbms-tests-over-victory-day-parade/
What is Putin’s powerful ‘Satan II’ nuclear missile that Russia claims could strike as far as South America?
independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/putin-satan-nuclear-missile-weapon-russia-war-b2975590.html
Luxury Doomsday Bunker Builder Cashes In on Trump’s War: The owner of a business that builds multimillion-dollar nuclear-bunker condos says his phone is ringing ...
thedailybeast.com/luxury-doomsday-bunker-builder-cashes-in-on-trumps-iran-war/
North Korean constitution now requires nuclear missile strike if Kim Jong Un is killed by foreign power
nypost.com/2026/05/10/world-news/north-korean-constitution-now-requires-nuclear-missile-strike-if-kim-jong-un-is-killed-or-loses-power/
Key FactsNorth Korea’s Nuclear Retaliation Triggered by Attack on Kim
May 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- North Korea amended its constitution to require an automatic nuclear retaliation if leader Kim Jong Un is killed or incapacitated in an attack.
- This change responds to South Korea’s 'Kill Chain' plan aimed at eliminating North Korean leadership in crises.
- A 2022 law allows delegation of nuclear command if the leadership is under attack, shifting deterrence from defensive to offensive.
- North Korea has significantly expanded its military capabilities since 2019, while diplomatic talks with the US and South Korea have largely ceased.
Therefore, I am also very skeptical about resuming this summit diplomacy— Eric Ballbach, North Korea expert, commenting for ZDFheute live
Daily Sabah Apr 30
Iran beat US, to safeguard nuclear, missile capabilities: Khamenei: Iran’s supreme leader claimed Thursday that the U.S. has suffered a 'disgraceful defeat' and ...
dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/iran-beat-us-to-safeguard-nuclear-missile-capabilities-khamenei
Putin’s “Satan II” nuclear missile carries up to ten warheads: According to Western observers, Russia may be preparing a new test of its RS-28 “Sarmat” ...
focus.de/politik/ausland/putins-atomrakete-satan-ii-traegt-bis-zu-zehn-sprengkoepfe_8886de08-a45a-498c-a1ce-e47b4ba05872.html
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TVP World May 08
After two failures, Kremlin may try nuclear missile test on Victory Day: In July, a Sarmat test reportedly failed seconds after launch.
tvpworld.com/93141151/russia-issues-aviation-warnings-getting-ready-for-victory-day-nuclear-missile-test
Ceasefire Violations, Nuclear Missile Tests, and Putin’s Coup Rumors – Ukraine Latest, May 6
kyivpost.com/post/75573
UNITED24 Media May 06
Russia Activates Nuclear Missile Test Range Days Before Moscow’s May 9 Parade: Russia's Kura military range in Kamchatka is conducting ballistic missile ...
united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/russia-activates-nuclear-missile-test-range-days-before-moscows-may-9-parade-18520
'Iranians will safeguard nuclear, missile capabilities,' statement attributed to Khamenei reads
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-894827
North Korea’s Nuclear Program Reaches Tipping Point for the US: On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, how North Korea’s rapid missile buildup is challenging US ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-28/why-north-korea-s-nuclear-expansion-has-the-us-on-edge-big-take-asia-podcast
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CNA Apr 12
Israel PM Netanyahu says war succeeded in 'crushing' Iran nuclear, missile programmes
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-pm-netanyahu-says-war-succeeded-in-crushing-iran-nuclear-missile-programmes-6051291
Yonhap News Agency Apr 15
N. Korea slams Japan over diplomatic paper criticizing its nuclear, missile programs
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260415000800315
US President Donald Trump said US military assets would remain deployed in and around Iran until it complies with what he described as a “real agreement” ... Show more
Where does Iran stand after ceasefire? Key takeaways on nuclear, missile, military strength and Strait of Hormuz control
Where does Iran stand after ceasefire? Key takeaways on nuclear, missile, military strength and Strait of Hormuz control
Inside a decommissioned nuclear silo from the Cold War: Nik Halik, an entrepreneur and venture capitalist, bought a decommissioned nuclear silo for more than $10 ...
businessinsider.com/cold-war-nuclear-missile-silo-data-center-2026-4
defence-blog.com Apr 07
U.S. Air Force extends AGM-86B nuclear missile life to 2033: The U.S. Air Force has published a solicitation announcing its intent to award a sole-source ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-air-force-extends-agm-86b-nuclear-missile-life-to-2033/
The 20-minute warning UK would have if Iran launched terrifying missile – and why we have no defences to stop it
thesun.co.uk/news/38593626/iran-nuclear-missile-warning-uk-no-defences/
Israelis shocked by US-Iran ceasefire announcement : Opposition politicians condemn Netanyahu for failure to ensure destruction of Tehran's missile and nuclear ...
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/08/israelis-shocked-by-us-iran-ceasefire-announcement/
Key FactsTrump’s Strategic Iran Ceasefire Surprise
Apr 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- Trump initiated talks with severe threats to Iran’s civilian infrastructure as a tactic to gain negotiation leverage.
- His approach demonstrated pragmatic flexibility by shifting between aggressive posturing and peace talks to keep all options open.
- Financial markets reacted sharply to the ceasefire, serving as a real-time success measure for Trump’s strategy.
- Regardless of the ceasefire's tangible results, Trump is expected to claim victory and reinforce this narrative persistently.
There he goes again.— Ronald Reagan during the 1980 presidential campaign, referring to Jimmy Carter's predictability
New Atlas Apr 06
US Air Force breaks ground on next-gen nuclear missile silo: Northrop Grumman and Bechtel begin building the LGM-35A Sentinel silo prototype ...
newatlas.com/military/us-air-force-breaks-ground-next-gen-nuclear-missile-silo/
Russian nuclear missile forces hold drills in Siberia: MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Russian strategic missile forces have conducted drills in Siberia involving ...
thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/04/02/russian-nuclear-missile-forces-hold-drills-in-siberia
Lib Dem leader calls for UK-built nuclear missiles: Ed Davey says Britain should develop its own nuclear missile capability to end reliance on the United States ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/lib-dem-leader-calls-for-uk-built-nuclear-missiles/
US bunker-buster hits on Iran drive China deeper underground: After US bunker-buster strikes exposed the vulnerability of Iran's underground nuclear ...
asiatimes.com/2026/03/us-bunker-buster-hits-on-iran-drive-china-deeper-underground/
Key FactsChina Deepens Underground Defenses Against US Precision Strikes
Mar 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asiatimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asiatimes.com
- Chinese experts advocate building an extensive underground network in western China to safeguard strategic energy and defense sites.
- The plan includes a tiered system linking central storage hubs with regional depots in Tibet, Xinjiang, and Sichuan to enhance security.
- Advances in ultra-deep drilling enable construction at depths of up to 3,000 meters despite geological and legal obstacles.
- The threat posed by US precision weapons drives China to relocate critical infrastructure inland and reinforce subterranean defenses.
located in a relatively safe inland region protected by natural geographical barriers.— Xiaoke Qi, noting in a June 2025 CASI report that the 'strategic hinterland' concept designates inland regions as protected rear areas supporting wartime resilience and national defense; the remark concerns Sichuan.
OpinionNuking Iran Would Mean Stepping Beyond the Brink of Evil: There may be no recovery from such an action; indeed, “recovery” is only possible before such an action ...
commondreams.org/opinion/nuking-iran-evil
#BREAKING : #Ukraine 's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says there are now 228 Ukrainian experts working in #MiddleEast countries to assist with drone defence ... Show more
'Iranian spy' arrested after 'trying to break into UK nuclear missile base': An Iranian man, 34, and a woman, 31, were inside a car when he approached the gate ...
metro.co.uk/2026/03/20/iranian-spy-arrested-trying-break-uk-nuclear-missile-base-27555877/
American nuclear missile sub departs Scotland: A U.S. Navy Ohio-class submarine departed HM Naval Base Clyde at Faslane on Friday afternoon after a short visit ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-nuclear-missile-sub-departs-scotland/
Keir Starmer must de-couple nuclear deterrent from US, says Ed Davey: Britain must de-tangle its nuclear deterrent from America, so it is no longer dependent on ...
nwemail.co.uk/news/25947050.keir-starmer-must-de-couple-nuclear-deterrent-us-says-ed-davey/
Lincolnshire Live Mar 17
Former Lincolnshire nuclear missile base could become solar farm: The Cold War-era airfield near Caistor has been disused for years and new plans have come ...
lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/lincoln-news/former-lincolnshire-nuclear-missile-base-10869647
Lincolnshire Live Mar 16
Former Lincolnshire nuclear missile base could become solar farm: The Cold War-era airfield near Caistor has been disused for years and new plans have come ...
lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/lincoln-news/former-lincolnshire-nuclear-missile-base-10869647