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It looks like a Russian ICBM test ended in disaster, hinting at new missile problems as Ukraine war pressures mount, analysts say

Satellite images captured by Maxar Technologies revealed the aftermath of the apparent failed missi…

Jake Epstein   


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South Korea said it might send weapons to Ukraine after Putin signed a security pact with its biggest enemy

A new security pact between Russia and North Korea has alarmed US allies in east Asia.

Tom Porter   


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The Air Force wants its recruits to one day carry real rifles at boot camp instead of practice M4 carbines, top NCO says

The Air Force recently reinstated making recruits carry practice M4s, citing concerns of potential …

Matthew Loh   


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Ukraine is finally getting to hit Russia hard with its 'wonder-weapons,' and that's turning the tide of the war: military expert

The development comes after Ukraine's allies gave them permission to use Western arms to attack Rus…

Kwan Wei Kevin Tan   


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China now has 500 warheads and is building its nuclear arsenal faster than any other country, think tank says

China increased its nuclear warheads from 410 in 2023 to 500 at the start of 2024, per the Stockhol…

Kwan Wei Kevin Tan   


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Einstein's 1939 letter, warning of atomic weapons, just sold at auction for $3.9 million

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen bought a copy of Einstein's infamous 1939 letter to Roosevelt in 20…

Jenny McGrath   


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North Korea may be Russia's most dangerous ally, Ukraine spy chief says

Ukraine's spy chief Kyrylo Budanov said North Korean ammunition has massively boosted Russia.

Tom Porter   


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Reports of Russia building nuclear space weapons have alarmed officials, but security experts aren't panicked — yet

CNN reported that US officials have been briefed on a sort of nuclear EMP device designed to "destr…

Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert   


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Putin is threatening disaster over Ukraine's long-range missiles — but his past 'red lines' came to nothing

Putin has long threatened the West with war over its support for Ukraine, but has so far not follow…

Tom Porter   


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The US is thinking about letting Ukraine use its weapons to strike Russia, even if it enrages Putin: report

The change in policy is being considered after Russia placed weapons across the border from northea…

Tom Porter   


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Russia says the US doesn't have any reason to worry about the nuclear submarine and the massive warship its navy has cruising off the coast of Cuba

Despite the fact that the navy vessels are some of Russia's most lethal, the Kremlin says the US ha…

Aditi Bharade   


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Satellite images show the Russian cargo ship that transported ballistic missiles from Iran

The US said Russia received its first shipment of missiles from Iran in early September and used a …

Jake Epstein   


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A 20 year-old built a nuclear fusion prototype in his home for $2,000. Here's how he did it.

A math student decided to build a nuclear fusion prototype in his bedroom with no prior electrical …

Jessica Orwig   


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The new ballistic missiles Russia just got from its pariah partner Iran will give it more flexibility with its own missiles, US warns

The White House warned on Tuesday that Russia could use Fath-360 short-range ballistic missiles in …

Jake Epstein   


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How Saudi Arabia's ruler used chaos in the Middle East to get what he wants from the US

Crown Prince Mohammed, far from being isolated by the US, has just secured an end to the four-year …

Tom Porter   


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Secret military files reveal when Russia would consider using nuclear weapons, including the destruction of 20% of its ballistic missile submarines: FT

One of the scenarios for using nuclear weapons included if 20% of Russia's ballistic missile submar…

Lloyd Lee,Matthew Loh   


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Inside the plot by Russian exiles to overthrow Putin

A growing army of Russian expats want to take back Russia. Can they succeed?

Paul Starobin   


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Russia's former president threatened nuclear attacks on Western capital cities if NATO sends any troops to Ukraine

Dmitry Medvedev said leaders in Washington, Paris, and London wouldn't "be able to hide" if they se…

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Putin's new nuclear-powered cruise missile, one of his so-called 'super weapons,' is unnecessary but not totally useless, nuclear weapons expert says

Even if Putin's claim of a successful test of the Burevestnik is true, it doesn't really change muc…

Chris Panella   


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A rare look at the lousy life aboard China's 'Dragon Palace' submarines

Conditions on China's submarines are rough, per a new report. Routine work on PLA Navy subs, deemed…

Michael Peck