Nuclear Weapons Resources

Hypersonic weapons are named after a specific velocity regime—five times the speed of sound or greater. But this nomenclature is misleading, as these flight speeds are nothing new.

There's a lot more hype than new technology when it comes to these expensive weapons.

In supporting a NFU policy, the Biden administration can take bold action to reduce the nuclear dangers we all face.

Global security expert Dr. Cameron Tracy discusses misconceptions about hypersonic weapons and how they could lead us into another arms race.

Recent polling shows voters don't support spending trillions to replace US nuclear weapons as a top federal government priority.

The US continues to keep intercontinental ballistic missiles on high alert—creating the risk of a mistaken nuclear war in response to a false warning.

What's a No First Use (NFU) Nuclear Policy and would adopting one make the United States safer?

Physicist David Wright discusses the nuclear weapons policies and scenarios that threaten our safety, and how to mitigate those risks.

The president of the United States has the authority to order the use of nuclear weapons without consulting anyone else. The existing system is dangerous.

A No First Use policy contributes to global stability, reduces risk of other countries using nuclear weapons against the US and makes it less likely they'll be used period.

Polling results suggest that presidential candidates should be talking about nuclear weapons issues on the campaign trail.

The current nuclear launch policy gives the President of the United States sole authority to launch nuclear weapons within 10 minutes of learning of a possible nuclear attack.