#nuclear-weapons

#nuclear-weapons

Campaigners have called for government "transparency" amid reports the United States Air Force has moved nuclear weapons to a Suffolk airbase, with specific concerns about the deployment. The flight data of a specialist C-17A Globemaster indicates it traveled from New Mexico to RAF Lakenheath last week, raising alarms over nuclear readiness. The situation marks a potential return of nuclear weapons to Lakenheath, the first since 2008, with platform preparations for the B61-12 bomb being evident based on recent documentation and expert analysis.

The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and several experts believe that it is highly likely that a number of US B61-12 gravity bombs were delivered to a US air force squadron last week, the first US nuclear deployment in the UK since 2008.

The United States has awarded Boeing a massive $2.8 billion contract to build satellites for advanced nuclear command-and-control communications amid a $946 billion modernization effort.

China has confirmed its willingness to sign the Southeast Asian Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) treaty, an agreement in force since 1997 that restricts nuclear activity.

The risk of nuclear war is greater now than in decades-and rising. Russia is upgrading its missile systems and has threatened to use nuclear weapons.

It's strange to think they'll be here in little old Marham. We should definitely have had a say about the nuclear weapons decision.

Nuclear weapons are like the emperor's new clothes, they can't be used and if they are they backfire because of radiation spreads and they target civilians.

Investing in understanding our vulnerabilities instead of increasing defense spending would ultimately provide better security for Ireland in a world of escalating threats.

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated that the construction of a new building at North Korea's Yongbyon nuclear complex is being monitored due to its dimensions similar to enrichment plants.

Trump's decision not to sign the G7 statement underscores his administration's commitment to a stronger stance against Iran, emphasizing military readiness and support for Israeli actions.