nuclear arms race
US Test-Fires Minuteman III ICBM Following Trump's Order to Resume Nuclear Testing
Nov 06, 2025 05:16 pm CST
The United States has conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, just days after President Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing after a 33-year hiatus. The test, designated GT 254, evaluated the reliability and operational readiness of America's nuclear deterrent amid growing tensions with rival nuclear powers China and Russia.
Trump's Call for Nuclear Testing Renewal Ignites Security Concerns and Global Tension
Oct 31, 2025 09:50 am CST
President Trump's unexpected announcement calling for renewed nuclear weapons testing has created immediate confusion in Washington and concern among global security experts. As Vice Admiral Richard Correll faced questioning during his STRATCOM confirmation hearing, officials and analysts warned that ending the 33-year testing moratorium could trigger a new arms race with Russia and China while potentially benefiting America's nuclear rivals.