Fifty-seven years ago, through the Outer Space Treaty, the United States and the Soviet Union agreed to codify a fundamental nuclear taboo: nuclear weapons shall not be stationed in orbit or elsewhere in outer space.
The accusations of North Korean involvement came from the United States, which promised to respond by imposing additional sanctions.
The projected overrun would put the new intercontinental ballistic missile program in breach of a law designed to prevent major cost overruns.
Missile Defense System in Poland Could Be Operational by Summer
Described as one of the largest and most complex weapon system programs ever undertaken by the U.S. Air Force, the Sentinel program is proving challenging to deliver on time and on cost.
As the new year begins, the existential risks posed by nuclear weapons continue to grow.
If China continues expanding its nuclear arsenal and eschewing arms control with the United States, diplomatic engagement stands as one of the limited but crucial means to establish a safety net and reduce the risk of conflict.
Congress authorized $260 million for a new nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile for fiscal year 2024, despite the Biden administration’s clear desire not to pursue the weapon’s development.
The move to discontinue the Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon was expected after a string of testing failures.
Global Partnership Reaffirms Support for Ukraine