The DEFCON Warning System™
The World’s Only Public Nuclear Threat Advisory System. Independent, real-time analysis of global nuclear tensions. Since 1984.
Announcements
DEFCON Warning System – Update 12-1-23
This is the DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 9 P.M. UTC, Friday, December 1st, 2023. Condition code is Green. DEFCON 5.
Will The Hamas Israel War Go Nuclear? – The DEFCON Warning System Digest
A look at the Hamas-Israel war. Does it have the possibility to turn nuclear?
DEFCON Warning System – Update 11-1-23
This is the DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 9 P.M. UTC, Wednesday, November 1st, 2023. Condition code is Green. DEFCON 5.
DEFCON Warning System – Update 10/1/23
This is the DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 9 P.M. UTC, Sunday, October 1st, 2023. Condition code is Green. DEFCON 5.
DEFCON Warning System – Update 9/1/23
This is the DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 9 P.M. UTC, Friday, September 1st, 2023. Condition code is Green. DEFCON 5.
DEFCON Warning System Digest – Unpacking Medvedev’s Nuclear Threats
A deeper dive into Russia’s nuclear threats and how serious they should be taken.
DEFCON Warning System – Update 8-1-23
This is the DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 9 P.M. UTC, Tuesday, August 1st, 2023. Condition code is Green. DEFCON 5.
What is the Mission of The DEFCON Warning System?
In this DEFCON Warning System Digest, the Director goes into detail as to what exactly is the mission of The DEFCON Warning
DEFCON Warning System – Update 7/2/23
This is the DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 9 P.M. UTC, Sunday, July 2nd, 2023. Condition code is Green. DEFCON 5.
A Theoretical Nuclear Strike On Kyiv
The DEFCON Warning System Digest looks at a theoretical nuclear attack on Kyiv, Ukraine and if it would affect Russia.
DEFCON Warning System Digest – What Motivates Russia and the U.S.
In order to understand the war in Ukraine, it is important to understand what is motivating Russia and the West to fight