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US Air Force may keep Minuteman III nukes operating until 2050: Report
The LGM-35A Sentinel has run into severe cost overruns and schedule delays that could force the Air Force to keep Minuteman IIIs operational years longer.
Congress plans fixes for US military’s AWOL weapons problems
Congress is set to force America’s armed services to keep better track of their guns and explosives, imposing new rules in response to an Associated Press investigation that showed firearms stolen from U.S. bases have resurfaced in violent crimes.
US urges North Korea to stop missile tests and return to talks
A senior U.S. diplomat on Sunday urged North Korea to refrain from additional missile tests and resume nuclear diplomacy, days after the North fired off its first underwater-launched ballistic missile in two years.
North Korea claims latest missile test didn’t target US
North Korea has hit back at U.S. criticism over its test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile this week, saying it was rightfully exercising its rights for self-defense and that the weapon doesn’t specifically target the United States.
The Air Force is testing a new bunker-busting bomb that could counter North Korea and Iran
Research on the 5,000-pound weapon began in 2017.
Debate on ‘no first use’ of nukes mushrooms in Washington
Five years after President Barack Obama turned back from declaring a “no first use” as U.S. policy for nuclear weapons, opponents say the Biden administration is considering it too, and warn that it risks alienating allies.
By Joe Gould
Military units track guns using tech that could aid foes
RFID, as the technology is known, is infused throughout daily civilian life.
North Korea says hypersonic missile made 1st test flight
The North’s announcement came a day after the South Korean and Japanese militaries said they detected North Korea firing a missile into its eastern sea.
N. Korea accuses US of hostility, continues weapons tests
North Korea on Monday accused the United States of hostility and demanded the Biden administration permanently end joint military exercises with South Korea.
Last Marine ‘wizzos’ pin on gold wings
With fewer two-seat jets and advanced aircraft, weapons systems officers have maybe until 2030.
By Todd South
Newest sniper rifle for soldiers, Marines takes on ‘final hurdle’ before fielding
The weapon can be chambered in three calibers.
By Todd South