Nuclear forces
Coverage of Nuclear forces in the Nexus archive.
- North Korea's Kim vows 'exponential' boost in nuclear forces
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un vowed to exponentially increase the country's nuclear forces during a speech at the Supreme People's Assembly in Pyongyang. The statement was made on March 23, 2026, as reported by the North Korean government.
- North Korea unveils another nuclear plant
North Korea has unveiled a new nuclear facility for producing nuclear materials. Leader Kim Jong Un announced plans to expand the country's nuclear forces at an exponential rate.
- Desert shield: China hardening nuclear forces for a Taiwan war
China is enhancing its nuclear forces at the Hami nuclear silo field to create a resilient deterrent capable of surviving attacks, limiting US intervention, and strengthening its position in a potential Taiwan conflict. Reuters reported the construction of a large defensive military network with over 80 installations.
- Russia rehearses ‘use of nuclear forces’ in drills with Belarus
Russia conducted a three-day military exercise with Belarus that included the deployment of nuclear warheads to Belarusian sites. The drills focused on practicing the use of nuclear forces between the two countries.
- Russia Begins Major Nuclear Drills
Russia has initiated major nuclear exercises focused on preparing and deploying its nuclear forces in response to a simulated threat of aggression. The drills represent a significant military exercise involving the country's strategic nuclear capabilities.