Tag: Nuclear
JCPOA – Bluffing the Way to an Agreement
Gathering in Vienna to discuss a renewed agreement, all sides seem to ignore the facts. Iran is galloping to achieve the nuclear threshold. Unless a credible threat is put on the table, continued sanctions will only slow the process. Israel should not be left alone to deal with what seems to be the most serious threat to the stability of the region, and an existential threat to the Jewish state.
North Korea Unveils a Miniaturized Nuclear Warhead for KN08 Missiles
North Korea claims it has the know how and capability to develop a nuclear warhead to equip ballistic missiles. This claim has been substantiated today, by the leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kim Jong-Un, presenting a complex spherical object claimed to be the country's miniaturized thermonuclear warhead.“The nuclear warheads have been standardised to be fit for ballistic missiles by miniaturising them,” Kim noted during a visit with nuclear technicians that was reported by the DPRK state media today.
After hard negotiation, historic Iran nuclear deal reached
After 18 days of intense and often fractious negotiation, world powers and Iran struck a landmark deal Tuesday to curb Iran's nuclear program in exchange for billions of dollars in relief from international sanctions - an agreement designed to avert the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran and another U.S. military intervention in the Muslim world.
Iran, UN Agree on Nuclear Inspection Roadmap
While the 5+1 negotiations with Iran progress, Tehran continues the 'Smile Campaign', reaching an understanding with the United Nations (UN) to cooperate on resolving...
US Intelligence Report a Cut-Paste on Chinese Missiles
College students can be flunked for cut-and-paste reports, think tankers can be embarrassed, Defense News staff writers can be fired, but not, apparently, members...
Pentagon Report: Iran Could Test an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by 2015
A new Pentagon assessment of Iran's military power maintains that in two years time, Iran could flight-test an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of striking the United States, given "sufficient foreign assistance", is provided to Tehran.
UN Adopts Tough New Sanctions Against North Korea
Toughened sanctions implemented by the UN dictated member states to inspect DPRK ships and air cargo suspected of carrying banned materials and tighten scrutiny of DPRK officials and institutions engaged in illicit activities.
Israels’ Intelligence Chief: ‘Iran Can Obtain Nuclear Weapons Within a Year’
"Iran has enough nuclear material for four bombs," the Director of Israel's Military Intelligence Major General Aviv Kochavi warned today
Agni III, Long Range Ballistic Missile Inducted with India’s Strategic Forces
Agni III intermediate range ballistic missile has already been inducted into the Indian armed forces, offering extended reach (3,000 km) for its deterrent forces.
Partial Meltdown Triggers Radiation Spike at Fukushima 2
Fires, explosions and radiation leaks have repeatedly forced Japanese rescue workers at the nuclear power plant to suspend work, including on Sunday when radiation...
Japan’s Nuclear Reactor Situation Deteriorating
The nuclear reactor situation in Japan has deteriorated significantly. Two more explosions occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant on March 15. The first...
Israel’s moment of truth: bracing for a nuclear environment
There is no argument whatsoever, that any government's job is to prepare for all contingencies and in Israel, being under constant threat from a...