Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
August 2018 - United States Special Weapons News
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- US Air Force Tests Upgraded 'Earth-Penetrating' Nuclear Bomb Sputnik 24 Aug 2018 -- The US Air Force sent out a B-2 stealth bomber to deploy an upgraded B61-12 nuclear bomb recently in an effort to review the weapon's accuracy and ability to carry out its various attack options.
- Russia regrets US suspension of cooperation within Open Skies Treaty Press TV 15 Aug 2018 -- Russia has expressed its deep regrets that the United States has ceased to financially support the Open Skies Treaty, a 16-year-old agreement designed to build up confidence through opening the skies of both countries to mutual military survey flights, Russian state news agency RIA reports.
- Russian Officials Denounce U.S. Move To Suspend Funding For Treaty RFE/RL 15 Aug 2018 -- The U.S. Congress and President Donald Trump have moved to block funding for an international military surveillance treaty, prompting a sharp reaction from Russian officials.
- Moscow Regrets US Suspension of Cooperation Within Open Skies Treaty Sputnik 14 Aug 2018 -- Moscow deeply regrets Washington's decision to suspend cooperation with Russia under the Open Skies Teaty in accordance with the new US defense budget. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has told Sputnik that such a move can be deemed an "intoxication" of international relations.
- Washington Freezes Open Sky Treaty With Moscow in New Defense Bill Sputnik 14 Aug 2018 -- US President Donald Trump signed the $716 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the fiscal year 2019 at Fort Drum, New York on Monday.
- Selva Highlights Need for Nuclear Enterprise Recapitalization AFPS 10 Aug 2018 -- On Aug. 16, 1968, the Air Force launched the first Minuteman III missile into the Eastern Test Range off the coast of Florida.
- Stratcom Commander Discusses Integration, Allies in Deterrence AFPS 02 Aug 2018 -- The commander of U.S. Strategic Command today highlighted integration and the seamless flow of information as important parts of deterrence as he closed out a two-day deterrence symposium in La Vista, Nebraska.
- Stratcom Commander Highlights Readiness of the Force AFPS 02 Aug 2018 -- The men and women of U.S. Strategic Command are ready to respond to any threat, Stratcom's commander said yesterday in La Vista, Nebraska.
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