Mishandling of spent nuclear fuel in Russia may have caused radioactivity to spread across Europe
For 2 weeks in September and October last year, traces of the humanmade isotope ruthenium-106 wafted across Europe, triggering detectors from Norway
The DEFCON Warning System’s Russia coverage focuses on developments that could affect nuclear risk, strategic stability, and the possibility of escalation between Russia, NATO, the United States, and other nuclear-armed states. Coverage includes Russian nuclear forces and doctrine, strategic weapons, military exercises, command and control, warning systems, nuclear signalling, Russia–NATO tensions, the war in Ukraine, and other developments with potential consequences for nuclear deterrence and global security.
This archive brings together current reporting, analysis, and longer-form assessments concerning Russia’s military posture, nuclear policy, strategic intentions, and the wider security environment. Particular attention is given to developments that could materially alter the risk of nuclear use or major-power confrontation, while distinguishing routine rhetoric and military activity from genuine changes in strategic danger.
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Will NATO Nations Go To War With Russia?
The risk that an armed conflict will break out between Russia and European NATO members has increased over the past year thanks
US says Russia ‘developing’ undersea nuclear-armed torpedo
Just as the White House is caught in a political minefield over the Russia investigation, the Pentagon is taking its toughest line
US says Russia ‘developing’ undersea nuclear-armed torpedo
Just as the White House is caught in a political minefield over the Russia investigation, the Pentagon is taking its toughest line
Pentagon: China, Russia Soon Capable of Destroying U.S. Satellites
China and Russia are developing anti-satellite missiles and other weapons and will soon be capable of damaging or destroying all U.S. satellites
Pentagon Docs: Russia Has Underwater Nuclear Drones
Russia is in possession of an underwater nuclear drone capable of carrying a 100-megaton nuclear warhead, a recently leaked draft of the
Russia, China aggressively expanding nuclear arsenal
A sobering new report warns of growing nuclear threats to U.S. national security posed by the deterioration of the nation’s own nuclear
Russia’s Nuclear Death Train: Will the Kremlin Axe It?
Russia’s so-called “death train”, intended to carry up to six intercontinental nuclear missiles (ICBMs), may be nearing its demise before it has
Russia Admits Mysterious Radioactive Cloud Is From Nuclear Plant Pollution
A mysterious radioactive cloud hovering above Europe came from Russian nuclear plant pollution, the nation admitted Monday, according to the South China
Training: Russian Forces Prepare For Nuclear Attack
Russian troops near the Black Sea coast have carried out drills for a scenario in which Russia was attacked by a chemical
‘Fundamental Differences’ Remain After NATO-Russia Council Meeting
https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-nato-council-meeting-ukraine-afghanistan-taliban-support/28816786.html NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the Western military alliance and Russia “continue to have fundamental differences” regarding the conflict in eastern
U.S. reaches compliance with Russia nuke treaty
A State Department report shows the United States is in compliance with the New START treaty with Russia that limits nuclear warheads