FRANCE NUCLEAR ARSENAL
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev predicts that the US is one step away from losing it completely
Dmitry Medvedev said that the US has a false sense of belief regarding its victory during the cold war. He said the country is one step away from collapsing completely. He made these comments recently in a conference. In the past, he has threatened to use Russia’s nuclear arsenal against its rivals.
France elections: France's exceptionally high-stakes election has begun, far-right leads pre-election polls
France elections: Voters in mainland France start casting ballots in a critical legislative election that may lead to far-right control, impacting Europe's financial markets, support for Ukraine, and the management of France's nuclear arsenal and global military forces. The two-round election began in overseas territories and on the mainland at 8 a.m. Sunday, with initial projections due at 8 p.m. and official results later that night.
Increasing cost of nuclear weapons; amount spent in 5 years can feed 45 million people suffering due to famines
In a report that has been released, the high cost of nuclear weapons is taking a toll on many countries. Countries are continuing to expand their nuclear arsenal and this is leading to increasing costs. There are 12,000-13,000 nuclear war heads in the world.
China's nuclear force now three times larger than India's: SIPRI data
China is rapidly increasing its nuclear arsenal, now boasting 500 warheads, triple that of India. This expansion reflects heightened geopolitical tensions and a global trend toward modernizing nuclear capabilities. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reports that all nine nuclear-armed states are enhancing their arsenals, with China and the US notably placing warheads on high operational alert.
9 nuclear-armed nations including India continued to modernise N-arsenals in 2023: SIPRI
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reported that nine nuclear-armed nations, including the US, Russia, France, China, India, and Pakistan, continued to modernize their nuclear arsenals in 2023. China notably increased its nuclear arsenal from 410 to 500 warheads and is expected to continue growing. The report highlighted that around 2,100 deployed warheads were on high operational alert, primarily held by Russia and the US, with China joining for the first time.
Watchdog: Nuclear-armed nations are deepening reliance on nuclear weapons
In 2023, the world's nine nuclear-armed states continued modernizing their arsenals, deepening reliance on nuclear deterrence, per the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Amid rising geopolitical tensions, nuclear spending surged by $10.7 billion, totaling $91.4 billion. The US and Russia, holding nearly 90% of global warheads, remain central to these developments.
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Russia rehearses delivering tactical nuclear weapons with dummy warheads
Russia conducted drills involving tactical nuclear weapons, deploying dummy warheads to storage points and an airfield amid escalating tensions with the West over Ukraine. President Putin ordered these exercises, which involved multiple military districts. The drills aim to signal Russia's readiness to respond to threats, particularly from Western support for Ukraine. The U.S. and European allies are urged to consider the consequences of escalating the conflict. These drills highlight the ongoing risk of nuclear confrontation and the need for diplomatic solutions to de-escalate tensions.
Nuclear weapons are controlled by AI? Here’s what US official tells Russia, China
America's concerned about use of AI in nuclear technology. The US has exhorted China and the Russian Federation to commit against use of AI in operations of nuclear arsenal.
Iran’s better, stealthier drones are remaking global warfare
Iran's drone technology is reshaping global conflicts, with drones based on Iranian designs being used in various countries, including Sudan, Syria, and Ukraine. These drones, like the Zagel-3 based on Iran's Ababil model, are becoming increasingly sophisticated and are used by militias and militaries worldwide. Iran's drone industry, fueled by sanctions and innovative methods to circumvent them, is a key element of its military strategy, allowing it to project power and influence far beyond its borders.
Russia's nuclear arsenal: How big is it, and who controls it?
Vladimir Putin's warning about Russia's nuclear readiness has sparked global concern. With the world's largest nuclear warhead stockpile at about 5,580 warheads, Russia's nuclear policy allows their use in response to attacks using nuclear or other mass destruction weapons, or when conventional weapons threaten Russia's existence. While Russia has not tested nuclear weapons since 1991, Putin's signing a law to withdraw from the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty indicates a willingness to resume testing. The president holds sole authority over nuclear weapon use, facilitated by the "Cheget" briefcase, a communication tool for nuclear launch orders.
Here's how Agni-5 Divyastra can fool the enemy by delivering multiple nuclear warheads
India's recent test of the Agni-5 missile with MIRV technology demonstrates its commitment to enhancing its strategic deterrence capabilities. The test highlighted the complexity of MIRV technology and India's intent to strengthen its nuclear deterrence against China. With China's rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal, India's pursuit of MIRV technology and survivable second-strike capabilities is crucial for maintaining regional stability.
India tests hard-to-beat nuclear missile with multiple warheads
India successfully test fired the new version of its long-range Agni-V nuclear missile, equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. The missile has indigenous avionics systems and high accuracy sensor packages. The MIRV capability increases the survivability of a nuclear missile. India has a no-first use policy for nuclear weapons.
Putin warns West of risk of nuclear war, says Moscow can strike Western targets
President Vladimir Putin warned Western nations against sending troops to Ukraine, suggesting such actions could lead to nuclear war. Putin accused the West of trying to weaken Russia and emphasized Russia's ability to strike Western targets. He specifically mentioned French President Emmanuel Macron's suggestion of European NATO members sending ground troops to Ukraine, which was rejected by the US, Germany, and Britain. Putin's comments reflect escalating tensions and the risk of a major conflict in Ukraine.
South Koreans want their own nukes. That could roil one of the world's most dangerous regions
The alliance with the United States has allowed South Korea to build a powerful democracy, its citizens confident that Washington would protect them if Pyongyang ever acted on its dream of unifying the Korean Peninsula under its own rule.
India and Pakistan's nuclear arsenal expansion and modernization plans unveiled in new report
India and Pakistan are increasing their nuclear arsenals and developing new nuclear delivery systems, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri). India's focus is shifting towards longer-range weapons, including those capable of targeting areas in China. India currently has 164 nuclear warheads, while Pakistan has 170. The report reveals that the number of operational nuclear weapons is rising globally, with Russia and the US collectively possessing nearly 90% of all nuclear weapons.
Putin needs money to fund the Ukraine war. The US and its European allies are helping him to make it
The US and Europe are importing nuclear fuel and compounds from Russia despite sanctions over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, providing hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for Rosatom, Russia's state-owned energy corporation. Russia supplied the US nuclear industry with about 12% of its uranium last year, and Europe reported obtaining around 17% of its uranium from Russia in 2022.
Short-lived mutiny in Russia sheds light on Vladimir Putin’s hold on power
The aftermath of the mutiny leaves U.S. President Joe Biden and U.S. policymakers with both opportunity and danger in perhaps the most volatile moment since the early days of the invasion of Ukraine. Disarray in Russia could lead to a breakdown of its war effort just as Ukrainian forces are mounting their long-awaited counteroffensive, but officials in Washington remained nervous about an unpredictable, nuclear-armed Putin feeling vulnerable.
Nuclear states modernize their weapons, Chinese arsenal is growing
SIPRI estimated that of the total global inventory of 12,512 warheads in January 2023, some 9,576 were in military stockpiles for potential use which was 86 more than in January 2022.
China expands nuclear arsenal as global tensions grow: Study
The total amount of nuclear warheads among the nine nuclear powers -- Britain, China, France, India, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia and the United States -- was down to 12,512 at the outset of 2023, from 12,710 at the start of 2022, according to SIPRI. Of those, 9,576 were in "military stockpiles for potential use", 86 more than a year earlier.
World leaders warn China and North Korea on nukes as Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy travels to G7 summit
World leaders have faced a high-stakes balancing act in Hiroshima as they look to address a raft of global worries demanding urgent attention, including climate change, AI, poverty and economic instability, nuclear proliferation and, above all, the war in Ukraine. China, the world's No. 2 economy, sits at the nexus of many of those concerns.
South Korea, US to share nuclear planning to deter North Korean threat
The announcement, which included a renewed pledge by Seoul not to pursue a nuclear bomb of its own, emerged from White House talks between U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol that covered issues including North Korea, semiconductor chips and trade, and the Ukraine war.
NATO's new member Finland to take part in nuclear planning
Finland will take part in the work of NATO's nuclear planning group, which reviews and sets the alliance's nuclear policy, and could join support functions for NATO nuclear operations outside its own territory, Director General for Defence Policy Janne Kuusela told Reuters.
Inside Saudi Arabia's global push for nuclear power
New details of the Saudi efforts provide a window into the recent difficulties and distrust between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, and into the foreign policy that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is pursuing: greater independence from the United States as he expands partnerships with other world powers, including China.
Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan
But Moscow said it was making the move in response to the West's increasing military support for Ukraine. Putin announced the plan in a television interview that aired on Saturday, saying it was triggered by a U.K. decision this past week to provide Ukraine with armor-piercing rounds containing depleted uranium.
Russia's nuclear arsenal: How big and who controls it?
President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday delivered a nuclear warning to the West over Ukraine, suspending a landmark nuclear arms control treaty, announcing new strategic systems had been put on combat duty and warning that Moscow could resume nuclear tests.
China modernising and expanding its nuclear arsenal: SIPRI
SIPRI in its annual yearbook said as a part of China's substantial expansion of its nuclear weapon arsenal, several additional nuclear warheads are thought to have been assigned to operational forces in 2021 following the delivery of new mobile launchers and a nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN).
Report says India might be expanding its nuclear arsenal
India had 160 nuclear warheads as on January 2022 and it appears to be expanding its nuclear arsenal, Stockholm-based defence think tank SIPRI claimed on Monday. Similarly, Pakistan also appears to be expanding its nuclear arsenal, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said in a statement.
China will continue to 'modernise' nuclear arsenal: Foreign ministry
The United States has also said China is expanding its nuclear arsenal with as many as 700 warheads by 2027 and possibly 1,000 by 2030.
Pentagon rattled by Chinese expanding arsenal on multiple fronts
New signs of how the Pentagon intends to deal with the China challenge may emerge in coming weeks from Biden administration policy reviews on nuclear weapons, global troop basing and overall defense strategy. For now, officials marvel at how Beijing is marshaling the resources, technology and political will to make rapid gains so rapid that the Biden administration is attempting to reorient all aspects of U.S. foreign and defense policy.
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