Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
April 2016 - United States Special Weapons News
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- US Mulls Intermediate-Range Missiles Amid Alleged Russian INF Violations Sputnik 27 Apr 2016 -- The US House of Representatives Armed Services Committee is considering fielding intermediate-range missiles in response to alleged Russian violations of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty banning such weapons, Congressman John Garamendi told Sputnik.
- US Missiles' Deployment to Romania, Poland Banned Under INF Treaty - Moscow Sputnik 26 Apr 2016 -- The deployment of US missile defense systems in Romania and Poland is prohibited under the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF), the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
- As Putin Swipes At U.S. Over Plutonium Disposal, Nuclear Cooperation Takes A Hit RFE/RL 23 Apr 2016 -- At a forum in St. Petersburg earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin spent much of his time mocking the Panama Papers document leak, which implicated close friends of his in shady financial transactions. Then he took time to hit his favorite punching bag - the United States - with an arcane allegation and a veiled threat about the disposal of one of the most radioactive substances on the planet: plutonium.
- US-Russia Plutonium Disposal Talks Expected 'At Some Point' Sputnik 21 Apr 2016 -- US Assistant Secretary of State for Nonproliferation Thomas Countryman said that the United States will eventually discuss Russian concerns over the Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement regarding changes in the means of plutonium disposal.
- US modernizing missile systems against Russia, China: Pentagon Press TV 14 Apr 2016 -- The Pentagon has once again confirmed that it is planning to upgrade its missile systems to protect America from the increasing Russian "provocation," says a senior US military official.
- US Developing New Capabilities to Counter Russia's Alleged INF Violations Sputnik 13 Apr 2016 -- The United States is developing improved air defense and other capabalities to counter Russia's alleged violations of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, US Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Brian McKeon said on Wednesday.
- Obama Hails Summit Accord, But Says Nuclear Terrorism Still a Risk VOA 02 Apr 2016 -- The leaders of more than 50 nations who met in Washington about nuclear security and terrorism agreed on the actions they will take together to reduce the risks facing the world, but President Barack Obama says the hard work starts now, building on the summit's accomplishments.
- Press Conference by President Obama, 4/1/2016 The White House 01 Apr 2016
- In Washington at Nuclear Security Summit, Ban highlights role of UN watchdog agency UN News 01 Apr 2016 -- At the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, D.C., Secretary-General Ban Ki moon has attended a working lunch with other dignitaries and in his remarks, he is expected to spotlight the crucial role played by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the area of nuclear security.
- US Releases Uranium Inventory Information VOA 01 Apr 2016 -- For the first time in 15 years, the U.S. has declassified and released data on its inventory of highly-enriched uranium (HEU).
- Obama Sees 'Significant Progress' on Nuclear Security VOA 01 Apr 2016 -- U.S. President Barack Obama hailed the "significant progress" the world's nations have made on nuclear security, and pledged the United States will continue to cooperate with all efforts to reduce nuclear stockpiles and keep them safe.
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