Latest "ground based strategic deterrent" stories

US nuclear forces chief ‘very concerned’ by Russia-China cooperation

In the wake of Russia and China’s strengthened ties, the U.S. admiral who oversees America’s nuclear forces said Tuesday he was “very concerned” about potential “cooperative aggression” between Russia and China.

19 months ago

Next-gen ICBM survives defunding attempt in House

The House on Thursday rejected a measure targeting the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent program.

2 years ago

Democratic appropriators want to spend more on weapons procurement than Biden

House appropriators proposed $1.7 billion more for weapons procurement and $1.6 billion less for development and testing of cutting-edge technologies meant to deter China.

2 years ago

Decision on Minuteman missile to shape US nuclear policy for decades

The head of U.S. Strategic Command says Minuteman is so old that Air Force technicians have had to perform magic to keep it fully functional.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

2 years ago

Republicans slam Pentagon nominee Colin Kahl over tweets, Iran nuclear deal

The nominee for the Pentagon’s top policy job faced sharp questioning over his harsh criticism of Republicans on social media.

3 years ago

Sen. Jon Tester takes defense appropriations gavel

A Montana Democratic will chair the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, handing new clout over the defense budget to a state with nuclear weapons interests.

By Joe Gould and Leo Shane III

3 years ago