A massive web of subterranean passages built by China's military suggests the country holds many times more nuclear warheads than the majority of specialists believe, according to an independent study reported on Tuesday by the Washington Post (see GSN, (Read more...)
Archive for November, 2011
Underground Construction Points to Larger Chinese Nuke Arsenal: Study
On November - 30 - 2011
Anthrax Victim’s Family Will Receive $2.5M From U.S.
On November - 30 - 2011
The family of one person killed in the 2001 anthrax mailings will receive $2.5 million from the U.S. government to settle a wrongful death lawsuit that claimed the Army was negligent in securing the lethal spores used in the attacks, (Read more...)
Experimental Iranian Missile Could Carry WMD: Israel
On November - 30 - 2011
A senior Israeli official on Wednesday said Iran is preparing a low-altitude cruise missile that could be capable of transporting an unconventional payload, the Jerusalem Post reported (see GSN, Sept. 22).
"The Iranians are developing a capability that within (Read more...)
U.K. Commits $3.1B to New Nuke Facilities
On November - 29 - 2011
The United Kingdom has committed $3.1 billion for work on new nuclear arms facilities before the government has made a final determination on whether to replace its submarine-based nuclear deterrent, the London Guardian reported on Monday (see GSN, Oct. (Read more...)
EU, U.S. Could Adopt More Iran Penalties
On November - 29 - 2011
New U.S. and European Union moves could be in the works to target Iran's disputed atomic program, Washington and the 27-nation bloc indicated on Monday (see GSN, Nov. 28).
The powers in released remarks said they intend "to work (Read more...)
Iranian Missile Facility Totaled in Mystery Blast
On November - 29 - 2011
Experts said a detonation of uncertain origin significantly damaged an Iranian missile installation earlier this month, the Washington Post reported (see GSN, Nov. 21; Jason Ukman, Washington Post, Nov. 28).
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The flag-draped coffin of an (Read more...)
Further U.S. Nuclear Tests Highly Unlikely: Former NNSA Chief
On November - 29 - 2011
WASHINGTON -- The United States is
Quote of the Day
On November - 29 - 2011
I take my nonproliferation responsibilities deadly seriously. This will not be a lay down misere.
--Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd, vowing to take a hard-line approach in any potential uranium export negotiations with nuclear-armed India.
Regional Treaty Might Block Australia From Selling Uranium to India
On November - 29 - 2011
Australia's participation in a regional nuclear weapon-free zone pact could prohibit the nation from exporting domestically mined uranium to nuclear-armed India, the Sydney Morning Herald reported on Tuesday (see GSN, Nov. 21).
The South Pacific Nuclear-Free Zone Treaty obligates (Read more...)
Israel Schedules WMD Preparedness Drills
On November - 29 - 2011
Israel is planning separate exercises to test its preparedness for biological and radiological attacks, the Jerusalem Post reported on Monday (see GSN, Nov. 9, 2010).
The yearly "Orange Flame" drill, due to be conducted this week, involves a simulated (Read more...)