China and the New U.S. Missile Defense in East Asia Li Bin | Carnegie Proliferation Analysis
Reports suggest that the United States plans to bolster its ballistic missile defense capabilities in East Asia. Although Washington would ostensibly direct new radar positions in southern Japan (and possibly the Philippines) at the North Korean missile threat–not at China–US intentions are questionable. To avoid a confrontation, Washington and Beijing should establish a constructive dialogue on conventional military issues in addition to the existing strategic nuclear dialogue. Full Article
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Elaine M. Grossman | Global Security Newswire
The Atomic Safety and Licensing Board delayed their decision on whether GE-Hitachi can build a first-of-its-kind laser facility for processing uranium commercially in Wilmington, NC. The board expected to endorse the bid by the end of August, but now anticipates issuing its decision later this month due to challenges in safeguarding classified information introduced into the proceeding. Full Article
Fredrik Dahl | Reuters
The IAEA showed a series of satellite images to Western diplomats on Wednesday that added to suspicions of clean-up activity at the Iranian nuclear facility, Parchin. Last week, the IAEA stated that Iran has undertaken “extensive activities” at Parchin since February that would significantly hamper its investigation there. Full Article
Jeffrey Lewis | Foreign Policy
The cost of the program to modernize the B61 has more than doubled. The B61 Mod 12 is a completely redesigned weapon with fewer and more modern components, new capabilities, and different safety features. Full Article
Tom Hundley | Foreign Policy
Steps taken by the Pakistani military to secure its nuclear arsenal against foreign attack have also made the logistics of securing them against theft by homegrown terrorists more complicated. Full Article
RIA Novosti
The Russian Defense Ministry recently said that unless the United States abandons its plans to create a missile defense system in Europe, Russia will take counter measures. On Monday, Strategic Missile Forces commander Col. Gen. Sergei Karakayev said Russia will build a new heavy intercontinental ballistic missile by 2018. Full Article
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