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The Army tried portable nuclear power at remote bases 60 years ago — it didn’t go well
The Army called the reactor portable, even at 330 tons, because it was built from pieces that each fit in a C-130 cargo plane.
By Paul Bierman, University of Vermont
North Korea says it will never give up nukes unless US removes threat
North Korea's stance may put future talks with the U.S. in jeopardy.
Pompeo heads to North Korea under pressure to show progress in getting Kim to get rid of nukes
The U.S. and North Korea are deadlocked over how to achieve denuclearization.
Top US diplomat to visit North Korea to set up summit on nuclear weapons
North Korea wants end to Korean War; U.S. wants list of their nukes.
Small question, big consequences: Is North Korea a nuclear power?
Pyongyang can probably arm its short- and mid-range missiles with nuclear warheads, experts say, but what about long-range nukes?
Lawmaker presses for quicker action to help military clean-up crews of 1966 nuclear accident
A new bill would grant presumptive status to hundreds of veterans who helped clean up nuclear contamination more than 50 years ago.
Congress finalizes $717 billion defense budget authorization months ahead of schedule
The $717 billion measure includes a 2.6 percent pay raise for troops and major changes to the military officer personnel system.
Tactical nuclear weapon launches into development with Pentagon policy bill
The defense policy bill contains $65 million for a new submarine-launched, low-yield nuclear weapon.
By Joe Gould
Russia warns of a ‘tough response’ to creation of US space force
Russian diplomats and politicians are promising repercussions if President Donald Trump’s order to build a U.S. space force is met, citing a treaty banning nuclear weapons in the cosmos.
By Kyle Rempfer
US senators grapple with new sub-launched nuke
The U.S. Senate voted against scuttling legislation to force the Trump administration to seek congressional approval for a new low-yield, tactical nuclear weapon.
By Joe Gould
Partisan battle for new tactical nuke looms in Senate
Where will the next skirmish over the Trump administration’s plans for a new nuclear weapon go down? Find out before it happens.
By Joe Gould