New START

In a world where Russia bellows bravado and breaks treaties, the U.S. answers with silent, deep-sea patience—four to five Ohio-class submarines are lurking in the shadows, each armed with dozens of warheads, holding the still-fragile threads of deterrence tight as New START’s expiration looms next year.

With nuclear threats from China and Russia escalating, the US faces critical decisions: modernize or risk losing its deterrent edge.

From Reagan to New START, nuclear disarmament dreams clash with Russia’s reality—are we closer to ‘Global Zero’ or further than ever?

Tensions rise as Russia conducts nuclear drills and threatens retaliation, stoking global concerns about its nuclear posture and intentions.

A military journal recently suggested that Russia should prepare a new nuclear strategy to protect the country against possible US aggression.

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report Tuesday detailing the costs and objectives associated with upgrading America’s nuclear weapons arsenal. The report, titled ‘Projected Costs of U.S. Nuclear Forces, 2017 to 2026’ outlines the programs slotted for upgrades. CBO estimates that the effort will cost $400 billion, an increase over the $348 billion estimate […]