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US Signals Readiness to Re‑MIRV ICBMs and Re‑enable B‑52 Nuclear Role After New START Lapse
The U.S. Air Force says it stands ready to reintroduce MIRVs on land‑based ICBMs and to restore full nuclear capability to the B‑52 fleet following the expiration of the New START treaty. The move signals deterrence intent but also risks provoking reciprocal modernization from Russia and China and complicates prospects for renewed arms control.
Japanese Peace Groups Warn Takaichi’s Rhetoric and Rearmament Push Threaten Regional Stability
Japan’s leading domestic peace group has condemned Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments and policy direction on nuclear options and expanded offensive capabilities, warning they breach postwar consensus and could heighten regional tensions. The group also urged Tokyo to confront its wartime past to avoid repeating historical aggression.
Japanese Senator Warns Takaichi’s Nuclear Talk Risks Regional Stability
Senator Kōra Saya has publicly condemned recent remarks by a senior Japanese politician advocating debate over acquiring nuclear weapons, saying they threaten regional stability and violate Japan’s postwar constitutional and non-nuclear commitments. The episode highlights a growing domestic debate over security policy that could have far-reaching implications for the U.S.-Japan alliance, regional arms dynamics, and non-proliferation norms.