US officials have said a nuclear detonation would render portions of low-Earth orbit useless for up to a year.

The vast nuclear arsenal of the US has seen some of its weapons scattered across the globe, with atomic bombs lost to the depths of the ocean — potentially waiting to be discovered by anyone. As ...

This week in New York, diplomats from almost every nation will convene for a four-week review of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the most comprehensive nuclear arms ...

Deep mistrust between the U.S. and Iran leaves nuclear talks fragile, with analysts warning of a phased military campaign if ...

Diplomats have gathered in New York to review the future of the global nonproliferation regime, while Washington and Tehran ...

The nation’s ascent from a rogue state to a full-fledged atomic power means it may soon have a globally relevant deterrent.

The United States is increasingly worried about Russia‘s plan to operate a nuclear weapon in low Earth orbit, according to U.S. Space Command chief Stephen Whiting. The Space Force general warned the ...

The eroding trust in US security commitments has contributed to a narrative calling for a stronger European nuclear deterrent independent of the United States. The debate has moved beyond the question ...