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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.
By Joe Gould
Military dedicates new headquarters for Strategic Command’s nuclear control unit at Offutt
The new, $1.3 billion headquarters for the command unit that controls the nation’s nuclear-armed forces has been dedicated at an Air Force Base south of Omaha.
US Strategic Command gets a new boss
The Senate unanimously confirmed a Navy vice admiral to be the next head of U.S. Strategic Command.
By Aaron Mehta
Lawmakers question probe that cleared Hyten of sex assault allegations
Gen. John Hyten's nomination seems at risk following accusations of sexual assault from a subordinate.
By Joe Gould
No space force for Trump in big Pentagon policy bill
The 2019 defense policy bill does not create a space force. Here's what it does do.
By Joe Gould
Pentagon report slams new US Strategic Command headquarters construction
Mold, fires and poor planning have led to delays and extra costs for construction of a new HQ for the command that oversees America's nukes.
This week in Congress: Moving past the fiscal 2018 budget, possibly
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill hearings for the week of March 19.
Trump era sparks new debate about nuclear war authority
It’s hard to overstate how thoroughly the U.S. military has prepared for doomsday — the day America gets into a nuclear shooting war.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Head of US nuke operations would push back on illegal launch order
U.S. Strategic Command head Gen. John Hyten said he would offer alternatives to President Donald Trump should the president want to proceed with an illegal nuclear action.
By Valerie Insinna
Retired US general says nuclear launch order can be refused
A retired Air Force general told the Senate on Tuesday that an order from President Donald Trump or any of his successors to launch nuclear weapons can be refused by the top officer at U.S. Strategic Command if that order is determined to be illegal.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press