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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced that Russia has deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system to Belarus, amid ongoing tensions and talks related to the Ukraine conflict, with Russia indicating the missile will enter combat duty soon and potentially be used against targets in Europe.
The writer of the film House of Dynamite, Noah Oppenheim, defends the movie's depiction of missile defense systems against Pentagon complaints, asserting the film's portrayal is accurate despite official claims of higher real-world effectiveness. The Pentagon and experts highlight discrepancies between the film's fictional portrayal and actual missile defense capabilities.
Russian President Vladimir Putin showcased a successful test of the nuclear-powered cruise missile Burevestnik, emphasizing Russia's nuclear capabilities amid tensions with the US and Western allies over Ukraine, sanctions, and strategic security concerns.
Russia claims to have successfully tested the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, dubbed 'flying Chernobyl' due to its radioactive exhaust potential, amid ongoing tensions and Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow. The test, which involved a missile traveling 14,000 km over 15 hours, raises concerns about nuclear escalation, while sanctions and geopolitical tensions continue to impact Russia's economy and relations with the US.
Russia announced the successful testing of a new nuclear-capable cruise missile, the Burevestnik, which is claimed to have an almost unlimited range and be invulnerable to current missile defenses, amid ongoing tensions and military drills related to Ukraine. The missile's development and testing continue to raise concerns over its reliability, environmental risks, and strategic implications.
Russia has conducted a successful multi-hour test of its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, claiming it covered 14,000 km and demonstrated capabilities to evade missile defenses, though independent verification and technical viability remain uncertain.
A man in Bellevue, Washington, was found to have an inert nuclear missile in his garage, which he had purchased from an estate sale. The missile, a Douglas AIR-2 Genie, was reported to the police by the National Museum of the US Air Force, but it was determined that there was no warhead attached, so there was no danger to the community. The military did not want the rocket back, so it was left with the man to be donated.
A man in Washington state discovered a rusting rocket in his garage, which turned out to be an inert nuclear missile, prompting police to determine it was safe and leave it with the man to be restored for display in a museum. The missile, a Douglas AIR-2 Genie, was the first nuclear-armed air-to-air weapon and was the "most powerful interceptor missile ever deployed by the US Air Force."
Russia successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable Bulava missile from its new Borei-class submarine, Emperor Alexander the Third, off the country's northern coast. The missile, designed to carry up to six nuclear warheads, hit a target thousands of kilometers away on the Kamchatka peninsula. The submarine is part of Russia's efforts to rebuild its nuclear and conventional forces, and the test comes shortly after President Putin signed the withdrawal of Russia's ratification of the global nuclear test ban treaty. The move has strained relations with the US and the European Union, who have been alarmed by Putin's nuclear rhetoric and Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Russia is investigating whether a North Korean nuclear missile landed in its waters during a test launch. The test-fire of the Hwasong-18 missile, considered the core of North Korea's nuclear arsenal, was seen as a warning to its enemies, including the United States. Japan, South Korea, and the US condemned the launch, while Russia claimed it was a reaction to provocation from the US and its allies. The UN Security Council has been divided on how to address North Korea's nuclear capabilities, with Russia and China opposing further sanctions.