Overview
- The White House and Pentagon provided no specifics on whether the order entails explosive detonations or non‑nuclear demonstrations and simulations.
- Experts estimate resuming underground explosive tests at the Nevada site would take roughly 18 months to several years and require significant resources.
- Russia this week promoted trials of the nuclear‑capable Burevestnik cruise missile and the Poseidon undersea drone, though no nuclear explosions were reported.
- China urged Washington to respect Comprehensive Nuclear‑Test‑Ban Treaty obligations and to take concrete steps in support of global non‑proliferation.
- Trump asserted the United States has the largest arsenal, a claim contradicted by SIPRI data indicating Russia holds more total warheads.