Israel ready to tackle nuclear Iran ‘alone’: Netanyahu
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DefenceTalkIsrael is ready to act alone to stop Iran making a nuclear bomb, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday, in a warning against rushing into deals with Tehran’s new leaders. “Israel will not allow Iran to get nuclear weapons. If Israel is forced to stand alone, Israel will stand alone,” Netanyahu told a UN summit, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-ready-to-tackle-nuclear-iran-alone-netanyahu-49249/
Israel challenged by Iran charm offensive: analysts
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DefenceTalkAs Iran’s new president reaches out to the West with a message of moderation, Israel’s hawkish approach on Tehran’s nuclear program looks likely to come under pressure, experts say. President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday emphasized the peaceful nature of the Islamic republic’s atomic program, telling the UN General Assembly that “nuclear weapons… have no place […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-challenged-by-iran-charm-offensive-analysts-49197/
US, South Korea and Allies Should Prepare for Eventual Collapse of North Korea
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DefenceTalkLike the collapse of East Germany, the collapse of North Korea could occur suddenly and with little warning. But a North Korean collapse could be far more dangerous and disastrous than the actual collapse of East Germany, especially given the inadequate preparations for it, according to a new RAND Corporation report. The current North Korean […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-south-korea-and-allies-should-prepare-for-eventual-collapse-of-north-korea-49134/
Putin to offer Iran ‘arms, nuclear deal’ at summit
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DefenceTalkRussian President Vladimir Putin meets Iran’s new president for the first time this week, reportedly armed with an offer to supply missile systems and build a second nuclear power reactor that is likely to gladden Tehran and trouble the United States. President Hassan Rowhani is set to meet Putin on the sidelines of a summit […]https://www.defencetalk.com/putin-to-offer-iran-arms-nuclear-deal-at-summit-49050/
US nuclear missile unit deemed ‘unsatisfactory’
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DefenceTalkThe US Air Force gave a nuclear missile unit an “unsatisfactory” rating, according to a statement released Tuesday, in a setback for strategic forces after a similar incident in May. An inspection conducted August 5-13 assessed the 341st Missile Wing’s “ability to execute operations while complying with nuclear surety standards.” The Air Force said the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-nuclear-missile-unit-deemed-unsatisfactory-48758/
First ANG bomb wing certified for nuclear operations
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DefenceTalkThe Air National Guard celebrated a historic milestone this week as the 131st Bomb Wing, the nation’s only Guard unit to fly and maintain the B-2 Spirit, was certified to conduct the nuclear mission upon completion of their initial nuclear surety inspection. With this certification, the 131st BW reached full operational capability with the B-2, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/first-ang-bomb-wing-certified-for-nuclear-operations-48695/
North Korea maybe doubled uranium enrichment capacity: ISIS
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DefenceTalkSatellite images suggest North Korea may have doubled uranium enrichment capacity at its main Yongbyon nuclear complex, a US think-tank that tracks the North’s nuclear weapons program said Thursday The Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) said the images showed the building housing the gas centrifuge plant at Yongbyon had been expanded to twice […]https://www.defencetalk.com/north-korea-maybe-doubled-uranium-enrichment-capacity-isis-48688/
Putin to visit Iran for nuclear talks: report
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DefenceTalkPresident Vladimir Putin is to visit Iran in August to try to restart talks on Tehran’s controversial nuclear drive, a Russian newspaper reported Wednesday. Putin’s visit is planned for mid-August, shortly after Iran’s moderate new president Hassan Rowhani takes office on August 3, Kommersant reported, citing sources in the Kremlin and the Iranian foreign ministry. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/putin-to-visit-iran-for-nuclear-talks-report-48618/
The Gulf Military Balance, Volume Two: The Nuclear and Missile Dimensions
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DefenceTalkThe Burke Chair is issuing a fully updated version of the second volume in a new series of reports on the Gulf Military Balance. The new volume is called The Gulf Military Balance, Volume Two: The Nuclear and Missile Dimensions. Volume Two builds on, updates, and expands previous Burke Chair reports on the military balance […]https://www.defencetalk.com/the-gulf-military-balance-volume-two-the-nuclear-and-missile-dimensions-48533/
UK Needs Four Nuclear Subs to Stay Safe
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DefenceTalkA review of Britain’s nuclear defences has concluded it needs four nuclear submarines to stay safe, but alternatives could be found in the future. The review, led by Treasury Chief Secretary Danny Alexander, said there are alternatives to the UK’s current nuclear stance which requires at least one nuclear-armed submarine always to be at a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uk-needs-four-nuclear-subs-to-stay-safe-48499/