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Trump announced that the United States will “immediately” resume nuclear weapons testing, saying he’s instructed the Department of Defence (which he referred to as the “Department of War”) to “start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis” because other countries are allegedly doing so.
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He claimed that the U.S. “has more Nuclear Weapons than any other country”, and that Russia is second, China third — though he warned China could catch up in 5 years.
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When asked whether the testing would include underground/explosive nuclear tests, he did not rule out the possibility, saying: “You’ll find out very soon … we’re going to do some testing, yeah … if they’re going to do it, we’re going to do it.”
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However, the Secretary, Department of Energy clarified the tests planned “will not involve nuclear explosions” (i.e., no full yield nuclear detonation) but rather “system tests … non-critical explosions” of parts/components.
Discussion on the subject with Gaurav Sawant
on India Today TV.
On this special report, the focus is on a potential new global nuclear arms race, with insights from former Vice Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Anil Khosla, and ORF’s Sushant Sarin. The discussion delves into Russia’s new Poseidon ‘doomsday’ torpedo, China’s rapidly growing arsenal, and pronouncements from the US on nuclear testing. Air Marshal Anil Khosla gives his personal view on India’s strategic options, stating, ‘we can always unsheat the Saber, you know, Polish it and may be put it back and that that will suffice to give some signals.’ The programme explores whether these global shifts necessitate a revision of India’s long-standing ‘No First Use’ nuclear policy, especially in the context of persistent threats from nuclear-armed neighbours, China and Pakistan. The panel also analyses whether statements from Washington are mere posturing or signal a significant change in the international dynamic.
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