Understanding DEFCON: What Our Alert Levels Mean and How You Should Respond
What Is DEFCON? Most people are familiar with the term “DEFCON” from movies or headlines—but few understand what it truly means. Officially,
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The World’s Only Public Nuclear Threat Advisory System. Independent, real-time analysis of global nuclear tensions. Since 1984.
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DEFCON Strategic Threats & Global Stability Briefing – June 2, 2025
This is The DEFCON Warning System’s global security briefing. Today is Monday, June 2, 2025. The current condition code is Green. DEFCON
Strategic Threats & Global Stability Briefing | DEFCON May 26, 2025
The DEFCON Warning System has lowered its alert level to Green – DEFCON 5, reflecting a temporary easing of military activity between
The DEFCON Warning System Lowers Alert Level to Green – 5
The DEFCON Warning System has lowered its alert level to Green – 5, signifying a return to a state of general readiness.
Strategic Threats & Global Stability Report | DEFCON May 2025 Briefing
This week’s DEFCON Warning System briefing provides a clear, concise overview of the most significant global developments affecting strategic stability and nuclear
🔵 Global Nuclear Risk Watch – May 18 2025 Update
(DEFCON Level: Blue – Continued Vigilance Amid Strategic Posturing) Summary:The DEFCON Warning System remains at Blue (DEFCON 4) as international tensions continue
DEFCON Warning System Public Statement – Level Blue
The DEFCON Warning System has officially lowered its alert status from Yellow (Condition Code: 3) to Blue (Condition Code: 4), effective immediately.
DEFCON Warning System Public Statement: Why We Raised the Alert Level to Yellow
The DEFCON Warning System has raised its alert status to Yellow (DEFCON 3) as of May 9, 2025. This is not a
Nuclear War Threat Assessment – 5/9/25 – The DEFCON Warning System
This is the DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 1:30 A.M. U T C, Saturday May 10th, 2025. Condition code is Yellow.
Nuclear War Threat Assessment: 4/25/25 – The DEFCON Warning System
This is the DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 4:30 P.M. UTC, Friday April 25th, 2025. Condition code is Blue. DEFCON 4.
Nuclear War Threat Assessment – 4/2/25 – The DEFCON Warning System
This is the DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 9 P.M. UTC, Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025. Condition code is Green. DEFCON 5.
Nuclear War Threat Assessment – 3/2/25 – The DEFCON Warning System
This is the DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 9 P.M. UTC, Sunday, March 2nd, 2025. Condition code is Green. DEFCON 5.