France on Oct. 6 conducted the first test launch of its upgraded M51.3 submarine-launched ballistic missile, marking a major step in the modernization of the country's nuclear deterrent as Paris seeks to strengthen its strategic posture amid heightened tensions with Russia.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to immediately implement collective-defense commitments under the Mecca Defense Alliance on Oct. 5, including measures to provide and rapidly deploy agreed military forces and capabilities to Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom faces escalating security threats.
Denmark and Greenland said Saturday that a proposed security agreement with the United States will not compromise Greenland’s sovereignty, seeking to clarify President Donald Trump’s claim that Washington would gain “permanent control” over the Arctic territory’s security.
IAEA's 70th General Conference concluded in Vienna on September 18 after five days of discussions that placed nuclear energy expansion, nonproliferation, nuclear safety, advanced reactors, fusion technology and international technical cooperation at the center of the global agenda.
Pakistan and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have signed a safeguards agreement for the 1,200 MW(e) Chashma-5 (C-5) nuclear power plant, establishing the framework for IAEA safeguards at the new reactor being built with Chinese technology.
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $24.3 billion Foreign Military Sale of F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft and related equipment to Saudi Arabia, advancing Riyadh's effort to acquire the advanced U.S. stealth fighter.
China and the International Atomic Energy Agency have signed a cooperation agreement on high-temperature gas-cooled reactor technology, establishing a framework for technical exchanges that could broaden international access to China's engineering experience in advanced nuclear systems.
The European Union has invited Canada to work toward becoming its first “associate member,” proposing a new form of political, economic and security cooperation as Ottawa and Brussels confront a more difficult relationship with the United States under President Donald Trump.
Global nuclear power capacity could more than triple by 2060 under an ambitious growth scenario, with small modular reactors (SMRs) accounting for a growing share of new capacity, as countries respond to rising electricity demand.
The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have signed a joint memorandum calling for constitutional change, asserting their nations' right to determine their own futures.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to immediately implement collective-defense commitments under the Mecca Defense Alliance on Oct. 5, including measures to provide and rapidly deploy agreed military forces and capabilities to Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom faces escalating security threats.
