On July 9, 1962, the United States detonated a 1.4-megaton thermonuclear device approximately 400 kilometres above the...
Nuclear and Biological
Talk of nuclear and biological threats can scare people quickly. At Defense News Today, we slow it down and stick to verified facts. We cover deterrence, treaties, and readiness that keep communities safer. We highlight protection, medical planning, and clear communication, not hype or fear, when headlines get loud online.
Chemical warfare is much older than the modern armies. Greek and Roman writers sometimes referred to these...
The neutron bomb, or Enhanced Radiation Weapon (ERW), is a type of thermonuclear weapon designed to release...
The Morarji Desai Kahuta controversy remains arguably the most debated intelligence story in South Asia. It’s a...