Experts at a public inquiry warn Australia's proposed Aukus nuclear submarine fleet will generate tonnes of weapons-usable uranium-235, posing significant proliferation risks and long-term radioactive waste management challenges, potentially weakening global non-proliferation efforts.
A generator malfunction aboard the USS Nebraska submarine sickened 64 U.S. Navy service members on June 22. Exposed to diesel exhaust fumes, they experienced symptoms like coughing, headaches, and dizziness. Six were hospitalized but released; the cause is under investigation.
Finland's parliament voted to lift a ban on nuclear weapons, allowing their transport and storage on its territory. The move, aimed at strengthening security and NATO's position, has drawn criticism from opponents who fear it makes Finland a target for nuclear strikes and could escalate tensions with Russia.
India has deployed at least 12 nuclear warheads, a first according to SIPRI, marking a shift from keeping warheads separate from delivery systems, with its total arsenal now at 190 warheads.
India has deployed 12 nuclear warheads, marking a shift from storing them separately from delivery systems. This move, reported by SIPRI, indicates India's growing sea-based deterrent capability with operational nuclear-powered submarines.
China's nuclear warhead stockpile grew to 620 by January 2026, up from 600, with potential increases in operational deployment, according to SIPRI, amidst concerns over disarmament commitments.
Ukraine is using Western-made drone-guided munitions with shrapnel warheads that can adjust their flight path mid-air and detonate before hitting the ground, according to military expert Andrey Marochko.
Russia launched its Oreshnik missile at Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, two days after 18 Russian students died in a Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow. The Oreshnik, an IRBM capable of Mach 10 speeds and MIRV warheads, is seen as a retaliatory strike.
Europe is discussing potential envoys for future peace talks with Russia, including Angela Merkel, Mario Draghi, and Sauli Niinistö. This discussion, though premature, highlights Europe's increasing leverage in the Ukraine war as US support wanes and Ukraine's domestic defense industry grows.
Russia used its advanced 'Oreshnik' ballistic missile, capable of carrying nuclear warheads, for the third time in an attack on Ukraine. The missile, described as nearly impossible to intercept by modern air defense systems, has a range of 3,000-5,500 km and can strike targets across Europe.
Russia's Battlegroup North reported destroying over 90 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones in the Kharkov direction since the start of May. Air defense units utilized radar and various interception methods, including drones with high-explosive warheads.
Russia's Sarmat ICBM, capable of carrying 10+ nuclear warheads, can destroy an entire country like Great Britain or France in one strike, with a range over 35,000 km and ability to penetrate all missile defense systems.
Russian President Vladimir Putin confirms gradual development of nuclear forces, highlighting successful Sarmat ICBM test, Oreshnik hypersonic system deployment since 2025, and nearing completion of Poseidon and Burevestnik nuclear-powered systems.
India successfully conducted a flight-trial of an advanced Agni missile equipped with a Multiple Independently Targeted Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) system. This demonstration showcased the nation's capability to strike multiple strategic targets with a single missile, significantly enhancing defence preparedness against growing threats.
North Korea’s UN envoy said his country was not bound by the non-proliferation treaty (NPT) on nuclear weapons and external pressure would not change its status as a nuclear-armed state, official media reported on Thursday. Pyongyang threatened to withdraw from the treaty in 1993 and formally did so in 2003. It has since conducted six nuclear tests – prompting a raft of international sanctions – and is believed to possess dozens of nuclear warheads. Signatories of the NPT have been holding a...
Signatories of the landmark nuclear non-proliferation treaty began a meeting on Monday at the United Nations in New York as fears of a renewed arms race escalate, with atomic powers again at loggerheads over safeguards. In 2022, during the last review of the treaty considered the cornerstone of non-proliferation, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned humanity was “one misunderstanding, one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation”. On Monday he warned “the drivers” of nuclear weapons...
Some governments are openly mulling the acquisition of these horrific weapons, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said
Russia, through state arms exporter Rosoboronexport, has offered to supply advanced warheads weighing 2.5 kg, 3 kg, and 5 kg to Malaysia to support local production of unmanned aerial vehicles and loitering munitions. The offer was made at the Defense Services Asia 2026 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, where Russia is showcasing its military equipment. Malaysia is currently modernizing its drone capabilities, recently acquiring Turkish ANKA-S MALE UAVs for the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
North Korea conducted a test launch of the Hwasong-11 Ra surface-to-surface tactical ballistic missile with cluster bomb and fragmentation mine warheads, attended by leader Kim Jong-un. Five missiles struck a target area near an island approximately 136 kilometers away with very high density, fully demonstrating their combat capability, according to KCNA. Kim expressed great satisfaction, stating the test is significant for boosting high-density striking capability to quell specific target areas. South Korea's Office of National Security condemned the launch as a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions.
