Soviet Atomic Test: RDS-3I Yield Boosted to 62 Kilotons with Neutron Initiator
On October 23, 1954, the Soviet Union conducted a pivotal nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk test site in Kazakhstan, detonating…
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IAEA Finds Uranium Traces at Suspected Syrian Nuclear Site
The IAEA has found traces of processed uranium in Syria from a site destroyed by Israel in a 2007 airstrike, bolstering the agency's long-held suspicion that it was a secret, undeclared nuclear reactor.
POLAND: We’ll Take French Nukes Too
Poland offers to host French nuclear weapons, expanding deterrence beyond U.S. bombs — a bold pivot in Europe’s defense posture.
Wasp Prime Nuclear Test (1955): First Same-Day Detonation in History
The Wasp Prime nuclear test on March 29, 1955, marked the first time two nuclear detonations occurred in one day. It yielded 3.2 kilotons in an airburst.
RUSSIAN DRONE STRIKES CHERNOBYL NUCLEAR PLANT SHELTER – DAMAGE REPORTED
A Russian drone carrying a high-explosive warhead struck the protective shelter of the Chernobyl NPP’s 4th reactor. The fire was extinguished, radiation levels remain stable, but the damage is significant.
B-52 Crash with Mk-39 Thermonuclear Bombs in Goldsboro, 1961
Learn about the 1961 Goldsboro nuclear bomb incident when a B-52 crashed, dropping two thermonuclear bombs, nearly causing a catastrophic explosion.
Totskoye Nuclear Exercise: The 1954 Soviet Military Nuclear Test
The 1954 Totskoye nuclear exercise tested Soviet military tactics in a nuclear scenario, exposing troops to radiation and demonstrating Cold War nuclear strategies.
Robot Begins Mission to Remove Melted Fuel from Fukushima Plant
A robot begins a high-stakes mission to retrieve melted nuclear fuel from Fukushima’s Unit 2 reactor, a key step in decommissioning the damaged plant.
Soviet Nuclear Test at Semipalatinsk, September 10, 1956
On September 10, 1956, the Soviet Union conducted a nuclear explosion at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Kazakhstan, showcasing Cold War-era nuclear power and its lasting human and environmental impact.
“Laplace” Nuclear Test: 1-Kiloton XW33 «Fleegle» Gun-Type Nuclear Shell
The “Laplace” test marked the third-ever gun-type nuclear detonation, featuring the XW33 «Fleegle» nuclear shell at the Nevada Test Site, contributing to Cold War nuclear strategy.
“Galileo” Nuclear Test: 11-Kiloton Detonation at Nevada Test Site
The “Galileo” nuclear test in 1957 at the Nevada Test Site involved an 11-kiloton detonation atop a 150-meter tower, reflecting Cold War nuclear development and its consequences.
“Smoky” Nuclear Test and Military Exercises Conducted in 1957 in Nevada
The “Smoky” nuclear test of 1957 included a 44-kiloton blast and military exercises in Nevada, marking a significant Cold War-era study of nuclear warfare’s effects on troops.
B61-12 Nuclear Bomb: In-Depth Report
Discover the specifications, development history, and strategic implications of the B61-12 nuclear bomb, the latest addition to the US Air Force's arsenal.