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6 nuclear weapons have been missing for decades. The US military won’t search for them anymore

Key Points and Summary - The U.S. military has suffered dozens of “Broken Arrow” nuclear weapons accidents—events involving lost weapons, accidental releases, or other serious mishaps. -Most ...
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Trump says U.S. will immediately 'start testing' nuclear weapons. Here's what to know.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A subsurface atomic test near Yucca Flats, Nev., in March 1955. (U.S. Atomic Energy Commission via AP) (U.S. Atomic Energy ...
Science News

Here’s the science behind nuclear weapons testing

Nuclear weapons tests were once a regular occurrence, but most countries haven’t tested in decades, following the adoption of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty in 1996. Now, that ...
The Heritage Foundation

The Necessity of Testing Our Nuclear Weapons

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s recent announcement that the U.S. will resume testing nuclear weapons has alarmed some nuclear-arms experts. It shouldn’t. President Trump had already announced ...
CNN

Nuclear threats are worsening. Why?

Brett McGurk is a CNN global affairs analyst who served in senior national security positions under Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden. In the summer of 2022, I ...
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What to know about the recent Russian nuclear-capable weapons testing

Experts warn that Vladamir Putin's claims have not been independently verified. Earlier this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that his government has finalized testing of a new ...