1. President Donald Trump has ordered the Department of Defense to resume nuclear weapons testing, but these tests will not involve nuclear explosions.
2. The tests aim to develop sophisticated systems for upgrading replacement nuclear weapons, according to US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright.
3. Reactions to Trump's announcement include Russia's promise to respond if any country departs from the moratorium on testing, China's call for the US to adhere to non-proliferation obligations, and criticism from Nihon Hidankyo, an organization representing survivors of atomic bombings during World War Two.
2. The tests aim to develop sophisticated systems for upgrading replacement nuclear weapons, according to US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright.
3. Reactions to Trump's announcement include Russia's promise to respond if any country departs from the moratorium on testing, China's call for the US to adhere to non-proliferation obligations, and criticism from Nihon Hidankyo, an organization representing survivors of atomic bombings during World War Two.
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President Trump has directed the Department of Defense to resume non-explosive nuclear weapons testing, focusing on upgrading replacement weapons. This decision draws criticism from Nihon Hidankyo, representatives of atomic bombing survivors, and concern from China over non-proliferation
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251103_07/#summary
Date: Nov. 3, 2025
Notes: 2025-11-03
Created: 2025/11/03 14:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 22:51
Last Read: 2025/11/03 16:20