The U.S. Is Building a New Nuclear ‘Gravity Bomb’, Pentagon Announces
The B61-13 is the latest in a long line of B61 variants. Continue reading The U.S. Is Building a New Nuclear ‘Gravity Bomb’, Pentagon Announces
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US to build new nuclear gravity bomb
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has announced that the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will build a new high-yield nuclear gravity bomb called the B61-13 once given Congressional approval and funding.Continue R… Continue reading US to build new nuclear gravity bomb
B-21 Raider heavy bomber begins secret taxi tests
The US Air Force has confirmed that its Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider heavy strategic bomber has begun ground taxi tests in Palmdale, California. The secret tests indicate that the maiden flight of the stealth warplane is on track for later this year.Co… Continue reading B-21 Raider heavy bomber begins secret taxi tests
Russia Moves to Pull Out of Nuclear Test Ban Treaty While U.S. Eyes More Nukes
Old treaties are failing as new nuclear weapons struggle to be born. Continue reading Russia Moves to Pull Out of Nuclear Test Ban Treaty While U.S. Eyes More Nukes
US Navy completes record 191 flight tests of the Trident II D5 missile
The US Navy has highlighted the future of the US/UK seaborne nuclear deterrent by successfully launching a Trident II D5 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana for a record 191 times.Co… Continue reading US Navy completes record 191 flight tests of the Trident II D5 missile
New images of B-21 Raider released as it begins ground engine tests
In the run up to its maiden flight later this year, Northrop Grumman and the US Air Force have released new images of the B-21 Raider heavy nuclear bomber as it begins ground engine runs at Northrop’s Palmdale, California, facility.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading New images of B-21 Raider released as it begins ground engine tests
Radioactive German pigs affected by unexpected source of contamination
Free-roaming boars in the woods of Austria and Germany have levels of radioactivity that makes their meat unsuitable for eating. Once thought to be the result of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident, new research points to another, darker, source… Continue reading Radioactive German pigs affected by unexpected source of contamination
Why Nuclear Bombs Can’t Set The World On Fire
Before the first atomic bomb was detonated, there were some fears that a fission bomb could “ignite the atmosphere.” Yes, if you’ve just watched Oppenheimer, read about the Manhattan Project, or …read more Continue reading Why Nuclear Bombs Can’t Set The World On Fire
Northrop Grumman upgrades nuclear war ‘Doomsday Plane’ for US Navy
In an unpleasant reminder of the state of the world, Northrop Grumman has delivered the first refitted E-6B Mercury ‘Doomsday Plane’ that acts as a flying command center to control the launch of America’s nuclear forces in the event of World War III.Co… Continue reading Northrop Grumman upgrades nuclear war ‘Doomsday Plane’ for US Navy
If They Fire The Nukes, Will They Even Work?
2022 was a harrowing year in a long line of harrowing years. A brutal war in Europe raised the prospect of nuclear war as the leaders behind the invasion rattled …read more Continue reading If They Fire The Nukes, Will They Even Work?