Tag: Nuclear

Government’s Nuclear Power Push May Initially Increase Energy Bills: UK Business Secretary

The UK’s ambitious plans to ramp up nuclear power, announced last month, may lead to a hike in household bills according to the Business Secretary. The government announced a new UK Future Nuclear Enabling Fund (FNEF) of £120 million ($146 million) on May 13 that will help to “mature potential nuclear projects ahead of any government…


China May be Retrofitting Nuclear Submarine with New Missile System

Recent satellite images provide a rare glimpse into China’s naval development as a commercial satellite caught a Chinese submarine in a dry dock for apparent upgrades. It is unclear if the submarine is a new type of vessel altogether or an upgraded class of nuclear-powered attack submarine. Images taken by private satellite imagery provider Planet…


North Korea Fires 3 Ballistic Missiles After Reporting COVID-19 Outbreak

SEOUL—North Korea fired three ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea and Japan said, in the latest tests aimed at advancing its weapons program, even as it first reported a COVID-19 outbreak. Three short-range ballistic missiles were fired at around 18:30 (0930 GMT) from the Sunan area of North…


Biden Strategy Pushing US Nuclear Deterrence ‘Beyond Its Usefulness’: Experts

The Biden administration’s nuclear policies and budget are too ambiguous or otherwise wide reaching to provide the type of conflict deterrence that is expected of them, according to several experts. “How are you going to contain Russia and China?” said Harlan Ullman, a senior advisor at the Atlantic Council, a Washington-based think tank. “The policy…


Kim Jong Un Calls for Stronger Military as Nuclear Test Work ‘Well Underway’

SEOUL—North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called on the country’s military to “bolster up their strength in every way to annihilate the enemy,” state media reported on Friday, as new satellite imagery showed increased preparations for a possible nuclear test. Kim made the remarks during photo sessions with troops, state media broadcasters, and others involved…


US Nuclear Strategy in ‘Very Bad Place’ With China and Russia: Expert

The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) efforts to align with Russia and to build up its nuclear arsenal present a unique strategic threat to the United States, according to one expert. “China is actually building up its arsenal in ways that it wasn’t doing before,” said David Santoro, President of the Pacific Forum, a foreign policy…


The Hill Publishes Huawei-Sponsored Content; Beijing to Lockdown?

Huawei is mad that it can’t do business in the United States anymore. So what did it do? It vented on Twitter after Elon Musk bought the social media company and spent money advertising in The Hill. We break down how Huawei’s latest move to win over sympathy won’t work. And I speak with David…


China Would Support Russia Even If It Used Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine War: Former Defense Official

The Chinese Communist Party would continue to support Vladimir Putin’s regime in Russia in the event that it used tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine, according to former Assistant Secretary of Defense Graham Allison. “The answer is yes,” Allison said when asked if China would continue its support of Russia regardless of escalations by Putin. “Even…


Chinese Military Tests New Hypersonic Missile Amid Talks Between US-China Defense Leaders

China’s navy released video on April 20 depicting a previously unknown test of a new hypersonic missile at sea. The video came just days ahead of the 73rd anniversary of the Chinese navy, and shortly after talks between U.S. and Chinese defense leaders. The missile depicted in the video is likely China’s YJ-21, also called…


Chinese Military Tests New Hypersonic Missile Ahead of Talks Between US–China Defense Leaders

China’s navy has revealed a previously unknown test of a new hypersonic missile at sea. Footage of the test emerged on Chinese social media just days ahead of the 73rd anniversary of the Chinese navy, and just before talks between U.S. and Chinese defense leaders. The missile depicted in the video is likely China’s YJ-21,…