A new bill would defund new ICBMs to pay for coronavirus vaccine research The bill would push the Air Force to extend the life of its Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles. By: Valerie Insinna March 26
Biden’s first budget should reduce nuclear excess Current U.S. nuclear weapons policies exceed what is necessary for a credible nuclear deterrent and their financial costs are taking a growing toll. By: Kingston Reif March 4
‘Too early to say’ when B-52 engine contract will be awarded Companies are still moving through the process of furnishing the government with additional information about their proposals. By: Valerie Insinna February 25
Air Force launches unarmed Minuteman 3 missile from Vandenberg AFB “Our nation’s ICBM fleet stands ready 24/7." By: Diana Stancy Correll February 24
Pentagon Deputy Hicks should say ‘yes’ to nuclear modernization, ‘no’ to a ‘no first use’ policy The new deputy defense secretary should lean in on her support for nuclear modernization and work toward ensuring there isn’t implementation of a "No First Use" doctrine. By: Matthew Kroenig and Mark Massa and Raphael Piliero February 19
Why are hypersonic weapons so important for America’s security? Hypersonics are necessary, considering the scale and sophistication of adversary air defenses. By: Seth Cropsey February 16
Nuclear weapon cuts damage arms control America's unilateral restraint does not appear to induce reciprocal restraint on the part of Russia or China. By: Matthew Costlow February 15
Examining international security at the nuclear nexus Nuclear policy has largely developed independently of other defense policy communities. This has to change. By: Rebecca K.C. Hersman and Maxwell Simon February 8
Majority of voters support ICBM replacement alternatives, new poll finds The new research, exclusively shared with Defense News, found the majorities of both Republicans and Democrats polled would be in favor of alternative solutions to the Pentagon’s planned program to replace intercontinental ballistic missiles with the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent. By: Aaron Mehta February 5
In support of US hypersonic system development Both China and Russia have already fielded hypersonic weapons with initial capabilities. It is therefore essential that the U.S. responds through development of effective defensive measures. By: Iain Boyd February 4
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