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Chinese nuclear-powered submarine sank this year, US official says
WASHINGTON - China's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, a senior U.S. defense official said on Thursday, a...
Sep 28, 20242 min read
Factbox-How many nuclear weapons does Russia have and who controls them?
MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin has warned the West that Russia could use nuclear weapons if it was struck with conventional missiles,...
Sep 27, 20244 min read
Australian diplomat says adding AUKUS partners 'complicated'
WASHINGTON - Adding partners to the AUKUS defense project would be "complicated," a senior Australian diplomat said on Friday, saying he...
Jun 29, 20242 min read
Exclusive-U.S. and China hold first informal nuclear talks in 5 years, eyeing Taiwan
HONG KONG -The United States and China resumed semi-official nuclear arms talks in March for the first time in five years, with Beijing's...
Jun 21, 20245 min read
New Zealand not close to decision on joining AUKUS pact, minister says
WELLINGTON -New Zealand’s government is continuing "information gathering discussions" on future cooperation with the AUKUS security pact...
May 1, 20242 min read
US State Dept expects to finalize AUKUS trade exemptions in next 120 days
WASHINGTON -The U.S. State Department said on Friday it expects to finalize trade exemptions for the AUKUS defense project with Australia...
Apr 20, 20243 min read
Australia earmarks billions for naval infrastructure as BAE wins AUKUS submarine work
SYDNEY - Australia said Thursday it would spend billions on docks, shipyards and factories at home and in Britain for nuclear-powered...
Mar 22, 20242 min read
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