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BREAKING: U.S. Nukes Russia in Simulation Exercise

Secretary of Defense Mark Esper earlier this week participated in a “mini exercise” in which the United States launched a simulated nuclear strike against Russia, a senior Pentagon official announced Feb. 21.

EXCLUSIVE: Doctors Reveal Details of Neuro-Weapon Attacks in Havana

Directed energy weapons intended to disrupt or damage their victims’ brains were the most likely source of a series of mysterious attacks singling out U.S. personnel assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Cuba in 2017, three doctors involved in the investigation have told National Defense in exclusive interviews.

Chem-Bio Defense Program Eases Path for Industry

In a 2016 congressional hearing, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper stated that chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons and emerging infectious diseases constitute a major threat to the security of the United States.

Selva: Pentagon Seeks New Low-Yield Nuclear Options (UPDATED)

The United States needs to have a variety of nuclear options in place to effectively deter an adversary from engaging in even a limited strike against the homeland or allies, the vice chairman of the joint chiefs of staff said Jan. 30.