The Latest Breaking News from Nuclear Weapons

How likely is it that Russia will launch a nuclear attack?

Vladimir Putin has placed the Kremlin’s strategic nuclear weapons forces on ‘high alert’, prompting fears over what could happen next

The Independent UK · May 4, 2022

Vladimir Putin has 'no way back but to unleash nuclear weapons', Kremlin reporter says

Russan war reporter and 'propagandist' for the Kremlin Alexander Sladkov advocated for an atomic bombing to cause 'a crater the size of several regions'

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022

North Korea fires ‘unidentified projectile’ eastward, says South Korea

Kim Jong Un has vowed to build up his nuclear weapons arsenal ‘at a fast pace’

Evening Standard · May 4, 2022

Rep. Kinzinger introduces measure to allow US military intervention in Ukraine if Russia uses chemical, biological weapons

CHICAGO — U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said Sunday he has introduced legislation that would give congressional authorization for President Joe Biden to use U.S. military force in Ukraine if Russia uses chemical, biological or nuclear weapons.

Chicago Tribune · May 1, 2022

Third World War talk that could be hyperbole

Apart from the grave consequences in an unlikely West versus Russia nuclear stand-off, there are other inhibiting factors

The Hindu · May 1, 2022

Inside Kim Jong-un’s new ballistic missile plans as North Korea parades weapons

In a speech at a military parade on Monday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his nuclear force was tasked with potentially carrying out strikes against anyone who violates the North's "fundamental interests"

Daily Mirror · Apr 30, 2022

How likely is it that Russia will launch a nuclear attack?

Vladimir Putin has placed the Kremlin’s strategic nuclear weapons forces on ‘high alert’, prompting fears over what could happen next

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2022

Kim warns N. Korea would 'preemptively' use nuclear weapons

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned yet again that the North could preemptively use its nuclear weapons if threatened, as he praised his top military officials over the staging of a massive military parade in Pyongyang this week

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2022

U.S. sees no threat of Russia using nuclear weapons despite rhetoric- official

The United States does not believe that there is a threat of Russia using nuclear weapons despite a recent escalation in Moscow's rhetoric, a senior U.S. defense official said on Friday.

Reuters · Apr 29, 2022

2 Aerospace & Defense Stocks to Buy with Escalating Geopolitical Tensions

The escalating geopolitical tensions around the Russia-Ukraine war, replete with threats of the use of nuclear weapons, have been motivating several countries to improve their defense infrastructure. So, we think prominent aerospace and defense stocks Aerojet Rocketdyne (AJRD) and Raytheon Technologies (RTX) are well-positioned to capitalize on the rising demand…

StockNews.com · Apr 28, 2022