U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright clarified that the nuclear weapons testing recently ordered by U.S. President Trump will involve "noncritical explosions" rather than actual nuclear detonations, focusing on testing weapon components to ensure proper geometry and functionality.

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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright clarified that the nuclear weapons testing recently ordered by U.S. President Trump will involve "noncritical explosions" rather than actual nuclear detonations, focusing on testing weapon components to ensure proper geometry and functionality.

Last week, Trump announced on Truth Social that he directed the U.S. Department of War to begin nuclear weapons testing "on an equal basis" with other nations, citing concerns about rival powers' testing programs and the need to maintain nuclear parity.

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Last week, Trump announced on Truth Social that he directed the U.S. Department of War to begin nuclear weapons testing "on an equal basis" with other nations, citing concerns about rival powers' testing programs and the need to maintain nuclear parity.

Wright assured residents near the Nevada National Security Site that they should have no concerns about seeing mushroom clouds, emphasizing that the planned tests are system evaluations of new nuclear weapons components rather than explosive detonations.</span

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Wright assured residents near the Nevada National Security Site that they should have no concerns about seeing mushroom clouds, emphasizing that the planned tests are system evaluations of new nuclear weapons components rather than explosive detonations.

The United States last conducted nuclear explosive testing in 1992, and North Korea remains the only country to have carried out nuclear weapons tests since the 1990s, with its most recent test occurring in 2017 before announcing a moratorium in 2018.</span

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The United States last conducted nuclear explosive testing in 1992, and North Korea remains the only country to have carried out nuclear weapons tests since the 1990s, with its most recent test occurring in 2017 before announcing a moratorium in 2018.

China and Russia have denied conducting nuclear weapons tests, with Beijing's foreign ministry stating China maintains a self-defense nuclear strategy and Moscow clarifying that its recent Poseidon and Burevestnik weapon tests cannot be interpreted as nuclear testing.</span

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China and Russia have denied conducting nuclear weapons tests, with Beijing's foreign ministry stating China maintains a self-defense nuclear strategy and Moscow clarifying that its recent Poseidon and Burevestnik weapon tests cannot be interpreted as nuclear testing.

The testing will focus on modernizing America's nuclear stockpile by evaluating new systems to ensure replacement nuclear weapons are more reliable and effective than previous versions, according to Wright's explanation of the administration's nuclear modernization program.</span

The testing will focus on modernizing America's nuclear stockpile by evaluating new systems to ensure replacement nuclear weapons are more reliable and effective than previous versions, according to Wright's explanation of the administration's nuclear modernization program.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright clarified that the nuclear weapons testing ordered by President Trump will involve noncritical explosions rather than actual nuclear detonations, focusing on testing weapon components to ensure proper geometry and functionality.</span

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright clarified that the nuclear weapons testing ordered by President Trump will involve noncritical explosions rather than actual nuclear detonations, focusing on testing weapon components to ensure proper geometry and functionality.

Trump announced on Truth Social that he directed the Department of War to begin nuclear weapons testing on an equal basis with other nations, citing concerns about rival powers' testing programs and the need to maintain nuclear parity.</span

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Anadolu Ajansı #

Trump announced on Truth Social that he directed the Department of War to begin nuclear weapons testing on an equal basis with other nations, citing concerns about rival powers' testing programs and the need to maintain nuclear parity.

Trump Orders Nuclear Weapons Testing, Wright Says No Explosions

Trump Orders Nuclear Weapons Testing, Wright Says No Explosions

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