Peter's World coverage of Nuclear weapons: 7 articles, War Room dailies and explainers, newest first. Latest update November 1, 2026.
North Korea’s cluster warhead test on Oct. 31 claimed a 12 to 13 hectare footprint. We compare it with April’s test and explain what that area means.
China Taiwan news: Taiwan tracks 32 Chinese military sorties, North Korea tests a cluster warhead, and the Quad warns about economic coercion.
ICBM vs SLBM explained: how Minuteman III silo missiles and Trident II D5 submarine missiles differ in basing, range, survivability and numbers.
What is DEFCON? The U.S. military’s five readiness levels explained, from DEFCON 5 to DEFCON 1, and every known alert from 1962 to 9/11.
The nuclear triad explained: what it means, the three U.S. legs of ICBMs, submarines and bombers, warhead counts, replacements and costs.
How many nuclear weapons does China have? The Pentagon says the low 600s, on track for over 1,000 by 2030. How the count grew.
The Air Force will study new Sentinel ICBM silo sites at three bases after finding that converting Minuteman III silos put key milestones out of reach.
US Aircraft Carriers: Where All 11 Are and What Comes Next
Naza: The Real Story, a Film Built From IDF Officers’ Accounts
China’s Rare Earth Export Pause Ends Nov. 10: What Changes
AUKUS Explained: Submarines and Advanced Capabilities
How the US Defense Budget Moves From Request to Law
How the Pentagon Describes Future Warfighting ToolsWe use cookies to improve your experience on our site. By using our site, you consent to cookies.
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