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US Ohio-Class Nuclear Sub Test Fires 4 Ballistic Missiles
September 13, 2019

US Ohio-Class Nuclear Sub Test Fires 4 Ballistic Missiles

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy conducted ballistic missile launches from a submerged submarine off the Californian coast earlier this month.

US Submarine Test Fires Ballistic Missile
May 20, 2019

US Submarine Test Fires Ballistic Missile

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy conducted a ballistic missile launch from a nuclear-powered submarine off Florida on May 9.
Estimate Says Sustaining and Modernizing US Nuclear Triad to Cost $1.2 Trillion Over 30 Years
November 01, 2017

Estimate Says Sustaining and Modernizing US Nuclear Triad to Cost $1.2 Trillion Over 30 Years

By Ankit Panda
Whatever the Trump Nuclear Posture Review decides, overhauling U.S. nuclear forces will be expensive.

North Korea's 2017 Military Parade Was a Big Deal. Here Are the Major Takeaways
April 15, 2017

North Korea's 2017 Military Parade Was a Big Deal. Here Are the Major Takeaways

By Ankit Panda
North Korea showed the world that it's doing what it needs to to deter its enemies.

North Korea Tests Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile as US-South Korea Exercises Begin
August 24, 2016

North Korea Tests Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile as US-South Korea Exercises Begin

By Ankit Panda
The missile landed in the Sea of Japan and flew 300 kilometers, according to U.S. Strategic Command.

North Korea Tests Solid-Fuel Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile
April 25, 2016

North Korea Tests Solid-Fuel Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile

By Ankit Panda
North Korea's submarine-launched ballistic missiles are making steady progress.

Did China Really Test a MIRV-Capable ICBM Near the South China Sea?
April 23, 2016

Did China Really Test a MIRV-Capable ICBM Near the South China Sea?

By Ankit Panda
Plus, India-China relations, India-Pakistan SLBM woes, and anti-corruption in the Pakistani military.
How Far Along Are North Korea's Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles?
January 11, 2016

How Far Along Are North Korea's Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles?

By Ankit Panda
North Korea's latest submarine-launched ballistic missile video appears unconvincing.

North Korea's Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test Fails
November 30, 2015

North Korea's Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test Fails

By Ankit Panda
North Korea tested its Bukkeukseong-1/KN-11 missile again. This time, the test may actually have been submarine-launched.

The Consequences of a Pakistani Sea-Based Nuclear Second Strike Capability
March 15, 2015

The Consequences of a Pakistani Sea-Based Nuclear Second Strike Capability

By Ankit Panda
What happens to South Asian nuclear stability if Pakistan operationalizes a sea-based second strike capability?

Indian Prime Minister Visits Arunachal Pradesh, Drawing Chinese Criticism
February 21, 2015

Indian Prime Minister Visits Arunachal Pradesh, Drawing Chinese Criticism

By Ankit Panda
Plus, ISIS, public opinion in Myanmar, the Chinese military's weaknesses, aircraft carriers, and more. Weekend links.
For America's Military: Less Nukes
March 06, 2013

For America's Military: Less Nukes

American nuclear stockpiles: down some 85% from a peak of 31,255 warheads in 1967.

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