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Decision on Minuteman missile to shape US nuclear policy for decades
The head of U.S. Strategic Command says Minuteman is so old that Air Force technicians have had to perform magic to keep it fully functional.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
NATO chief: Nuclear buildup unlikely despite missile dispute
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that allies blame Russia for violating an important Cold War-era missile treaty but he does not expect them to deploy more nuclear warheads in Europe in response.
The Navy sends a carrier back to Russia’s Arctic haunts
The aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman's arrival in the Norwegian Sea Friday marks the first time in nearly 30 years that a U.S. carrier has operated there.
US aircraft carrier Truman will sail in huge NATO exercise
The ships will help simulate the alliance coming to the rescue of a member under attack.
By Martin Banks
US admiral urges Russia to observe NATO exercise
The U.S. Navy admiral who will command a major NATO military exercise meant to simulate the alliance’s response to a theoretical Russian attack on Norway is urging Russia to accept an invitation to send observers.
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
House rejects limit on new nuclear warhead
A proposed limit on the administration’s pursuit of a low-yield nuclear weapon was among four defense policy bill amendments the House has rejected.
By Joe Gould
Former defense officials beg Congress not to fund new nuclear warhead
A group of 32 notables wants Congress to defund the low-yield nuclear warhead sought by the Trump administration.
By Aaron Mehta
Norway could agree to additional US Marine presence by summer
The number of U.S. Marines deployed on a rotation to Norway could increase this year.
By Aaron Mehta