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Hidden chemical weapons sites emerge in Syria amid fragile security transition
Over a decade after Syria agreed to dismantle its arsenal, international inspectors have uncovered scores of previously hidden chemical weapons materials.
By Eve Sampson
Democrats target low-yield nukes, warn of slippery slope to ‘nuclear war’
The House Armed Services Committee has rejected a series of Democratic amendments aimed at limiting the Trump administration’s pursuit of low-yield nuclear weapons to match Russia.
By Joe Gould
Turkey threatens US over bill seeking to halt weapons sales
Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives have released details of a $717 billion annual defense policy bill, including a measure to temporarily halt weapons sales to Turkey.
Los Alamos vs. Savannah: Where’s the future of US nuclear weapons work?
The federal agency that oversees the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile is expected this week to release a report on the best option for the United States as it looks to ramp up production of the plutonium cores that trigger nuclear warheads.
Trump says he’s withdrawing US from Iran nuclear accord
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the U.S. will pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran, dealing a profound blow to U.S. allies and potentially deepening the president’s isolation on the world stage.
France orders another cruise missile-capable sub
The nuclear attack submarine will be armed with naval cruise missiles and be capable of deploying special forces while underwater.
By Pierre Tran
Israel’s prime minister can now declare war
The coalition of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has quietly pushed through a bill expanding his authority to order military operations.
Hey, Marines. Russian grunts get new assault rifles, too.
As the U.S. Marine Corps works to procure new Heckler & Koch M27 rifles for their infantry, Russian soldiers are taking on their own assault rifle acquisition process.
By Kyle Rempfer
Obama officials defend Iran deal as Trump threatens to blow it up
Amid Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest accusations about Iran’s past nuclear activities, a former U.S. energy secretary is warning that dropping out of the Iran deal would isolate the U.S. from its allies.
By Joe Gould
Newly confirmed Pompeo stresses defense spending target at first NATO meeting
Newly confirmed U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is pressing NATO allies on old theme ― that alliance members pay their way.
By Martin Banks
Top 3 takeaways from Mattis on Capitol Hill
Geopolitical hot spots dominated Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ appearance before the Senate Armed Services Committee, alongside Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Joe Dunford.
By Joe Gould