Size and power: The evolution of nuclear bombs from Hiroshima to today
A former defence secretary warns Russia has tactical nuclear weapons the same size as the atomic bomb used in Japan 80 years ago
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Feature Hiroshima and Nagasaki: The devastation of the atomic bombings
"... in being the first to use it, America had adopted an ethical standard common to the barbarians of the dark ages."
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Navy Faslane: Home of Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet getting £250m upgrade
HMNB Clyde, commonly known as Faslane, will see improvements over the next three years ahead of the arrival of the Dreadnought-class boats
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Nato More Storm Shadows planned as PM says UK and France share responsibility to protect Europe
London and Paris commit to launching the next phase of their joint project for both deep strike and anti-ship missiles
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RAF Nobody wanted to use nukes but we needed them, says former Tornado pilot
Retired Air Marshal Greg Bagwell says the reason the UK had nuclear weapons was that Russia had them as well during the Cold War
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Aircraft F-35A: What capability does the new jet offer the RAF compared with the B?
The RAF will operate 12 of these cutting-edge fighter aircraft that have the capability to launch tactical nuclear weapons
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Nato Tactical nukes or strategic? Size doesn't matter - it's all about how they're used
A former official at the US Department of Defence tells BFBS Forces News it's about winning the battle versus winning the war.
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Nuclear Could the UK and France stop a nuclear attack on Europe without the US?
With relations between the US and European allies becoming more distant, could Europe go it alone when it comes to nuclear deterrence?
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Ukraine Significant damage to Chernobyl after Russian drone attack, Ukraine says
In a post on X, President Zelensky said the warhead hit the shell that surrounds the fourth power unit at the nuclear power plant.
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Russia Watch: Nuclear-powered Russian icebreaker tears open bow after collision
Russia's nuclear-powered icebreaker 50 Years of Victory crashed into a cargo ship in the Kara Sea.
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Navy HMS Triumph returns to Devonport for decommissioning after 34 years of service
Friends and family watched her sail back to the base, the sub having taken part in the war in Afghanistan and Operation Ellamy in Libya.
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Nuclear Which nations have nuclear weapons in their arsenal and how many are there?
Nine countries in the world possess nuclear weapons – the US, Russia, the UK, France, China, Israel, India, Pakistan and North Korea.
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Nuclear UK needs to reform its military as world enters third nuclear age, military chief warns
The Chief of the Defence Staff mentioned Russia's threats of tactical nuclear use and weapons development in China and North Korea in his ...
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Nuclear First veteran eligible under new criteria presented with the Nuclear Test Medal
RAF veteran Pete Peters was presented with the medal by Minister for Veterans and People Al Carns.
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China China's newest nuclear-powered attack sub believed to have sunk - while in dock
This latest report could be a potential embarrassment for Beijing as it continues to expand its military capabilities.
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Technology Exclusive: Inside the defence lab that deals with the world's most deadly substances
Forces News was granted access to Dstl, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, to take a look behind its normally sealed doors.