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Iran's Most Sensitive Uranium Stockpile Falls After Nuclear Deal

IN THIS ISSUE: Iran's most sensitive uranium stockpile falls, nuclear triad to survive Hagel cuts in Pentagon spending, Pentagon to begin ICBM study, S. Korea to develop Stuxnet-like cyberweapons, energy policy will retain reactors but ease nuke dependency, Obama approves Vietnam nuclear deal.

Published on February 25, 2014

Iran's Most Sensitive Uranium Stockpile Falls After Nuclear Deal

Fredrik Dahl | Reuters

The size of Iran's most contested uranium stockpile has declined significantly for the first time in four years following a landmark nuclear deal with world powers in November, the U.N. atomic watchdog reported on Thursday.

Nuclear Triad to Survive Hagel Cuts in Pentagon Spending

Elaine M. Grossman National Journal 

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Monday said the nation would keep its air-land-sea approach to the nuclear arsenal, despite new Pentagon spending cuts.

Pentagon to Begin ICBM Study

Jenn Rowell Great Falls Tribune

The Pentagon said Friday afternoon that the Department of Defense has asked the Air Force to begin an environmental assessment related to intercontinental ballistic missiles, including those at Malmstrom Air Force Base.

South Korea to Develop Stuxnet-Like Cyberweapons

BBC News

South Korea is to develop cyber-attack tools in an attempt to damage North Korean nuclear facilities.

Energy Policy Will Retain Reactors But Ease Nuke Dependency

Mari Yamaguchi | Japan Times

The Abe administration on Tuesday unveiled the first new plan for national energy policy since the Fukushima crisis started close to three years ag.

Obama Approves Vietnam Nuclear Deal

Bangkok Post 

The move by the president formally opened a 90-day review process in Congress. If no legislation is passed contravening the accord, it will then come into force.

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