Nuclear Weapons
Why Congress's Fears of Russian Space Nukes Is Political Theatre
This week on CYBER: Why is Congress talking about Russian space nukes? And the ramifications a civil lawsuit may have on NDA law.
AI Launches Nukes In ‘Worrying’ War Simulation: ‘I Just Want to Have Peace in the World’
Researchers say AI models like GPT4 are prone to “sudden” escalations as the U.S. military explores their use for warfare.
Nuclear Threats Are Looming, And Nobody Knows How Many Nukes Are Out There
Researchers are using open-source intelligence such as satellite imagery and military parades to lift the fog surrounding the world’s nuclear stockpiles.
Russia Televises New Nuclear-Capable Hypersonic Missile Being Loaded Into Silo
Russia's much-hyped Avangard missile makes an appearance on state TV weeks after Russia de-ratified a nuclear test-ban treaty.
Did Israel Finally Confirm It Has Nuclear Weapons by Threatening Gaza?
Israel will neither confirm nor deny the existence of its nuclear weapons program, but there's been slip ups before.
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.
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.
Nuclear Weapons Turned Wild Boars Into an Irradiated Menace, Study Finds
German wild boars, which are overpopulated, are so irradiated that they're not safe to eat. Now, we know why: nuke tests.
Russia Will Station Nukes in Another Country for First Time Since Soviet Era
In a speech on Saturday night, Putin said he would deploy tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus.
Putin Unlikely to Use Nukes in Ukraine, Pentagon Says
A top Defense official made the comment after Russia's latest aggressive rhetoric on the use of nuclear weapons.
Russia Suspends Last Remaining Nuclear Weapons Treaty With the U.S.
Vladimir Putin says Russia will no longer abide by New START, the last nuclear arms control treaty between the two countries.
The Last Existing U.S.-Russia Nuclear Treaty Could Soon Fail
New START is on the ropes after years of neglect and abuse from Moscow and Washington.