Nuclear arsenal

Kim Jong Un orders 'exponential' expansion of North Korea's nuke arsenal in 2023

Kim accused South Korea of being ‘hell-bent’ on imprudent and dangerous arms build-up and openly trumpeting its preparations for war with North Korea.

Jan 01, 2023, 09:28 AM IST

China expanding nuclear arsenal does not reflect 'minimal deterrence', warns US

China has stepped up its aggressive posture toward the US and its regional allies in recent years, and a top US general has warned of Beijing's expanding nuclear arsenal, adding that it does not reflect minimal deterrence.

Sep 18, 2022, 07:12 AM IST

China accuses US of 'Cold War mentality' with new nuclear policy

China urged the United States to drop its "Cold War mentality" and not misread its military build-up.

Feb 04, 2018, 10:59 AM IST

Terrorism, failing economy make Pakistan most dangerous nation for the world: Ex-CIA official

Rampant terrorism, failing economy and its growing nuclear arsenal make Pakistan the most dangerous country for the world, says an ex CIA official. 

Feb 16, 2017, 21:00 PM IST

India aware of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal expansion: Manohar Parrikar

India is aware of reports of Pakistan`s nuclear expansion and was taking all steps to safeguard India`s national interest, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Friday.

Dec 09, 2016, 16:03 PM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un orders nuclear arsenal on 'standby'

The North's nuclear warheads must be deployed "on standby so as to be fired at any moment," Kim was quoted as saying by the North's official KCNA news agency on Friday.

Mar 04, 2016, 13:11 PM IST

US asks Pakistan to reduce its nuclear arsenal

As a mainstream nuclear power, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is looking forward to attending the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington on March 31.

Mar 01, 2016, 22:52 PM IST

Pakistan worried that India will soon have nuclear triad: Daily

Pakistan`s biggest worry right now is that "India will soon possess the much-vaunted nuclear triad", said a Pakistani daily which observed that Pakistan is nowhere near reaching that level.

Feb 26, 2016, 11:32 AM IST

Nuclear deterrence a 'factor of stability' in South Asia, says Pak

Describing its nuclear arsenal as a "factor of stability in South Asia", Pakistan on Wednesday said it will maintain a full-spectrum deterrence and take steps to effectively respond to the threats to its national security.

Feb 24, 2016, 21:21 PM IST

Is North Korea close to weaponising a long-range rocket?

Analysts agree that Pyongyang already possesses a nuclear arsenal of around a dozen nuclear weapons.

Feb 07, 2016, 21:40 PM IST