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USAF Center for Unconventional Weapons Studies (CUWS) Outreach Journal CUWS Outreach Journal 12 June 2015 Feature Item: “2015 Report on Adherence to and Compliance With Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments”. Prepared by the U.S. Department of State; released by the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance; 5 June 2015. http://www.state.gov/t/avc/rls/rpt/2015/243224.htm This Report assesses U.S. adherence in 2014 to obligations undertaken in arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament agreements and related commitments, including Confidence- and Security-Building Measures (CSBMs), as well as the adherence in 2014 of other nations to obligations undertaken in arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament agreements and related commitments, including CSBMs and the Missile Technology Control Regime, to which the United States is a participating state. The issues addressed in this Report primarily reflect activities from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, unless otherwise noted. U.S. Nuclear Weapons 1. Nuclear Missiles Could Be Sited again on British Soil in New 'Cold War' with Russia 2. B-2, B-52 Bombers Deploy to Europe for Military Exercises 3. Energy Dept. Fines Two Nuclear Weapons Labs for Misplacing Classified Materials and Publically Sharing Weapons Designs U.S. Counter-WMD 1. Norway Commits to NATO Missile Defense System 2. First Test of Raytheon’s New SM-3 Missile a Success, Japan, U.S. say 3. US to Sell $1.9Bln Aegis Missile Defense Systems to South Korea U.S. Arms Control 1. Choo, Choo! Russia Reviving Elusive ‘Nuke Trains' With 30 Yars ICBMs 2. Russia Does Not Intend to Breach Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty — Lavrov 3. US Missiles in Europe Will Render 1987 INF Treaty Null and Void – Moscow 4. Moscow Says US Has to Return Non-Strategic Nuclear Weapons to National Territory Homeland Security/The Americas 1. PLA's MIRV-Equipped Missiles may Pose Threat to US 2. Russian Bomber Flights Buzzing U.S. Airspace Doubled Last Year 3. Terrorists May Use Commercial Drones for Chemical, Biological Attacks Asia/Pacific 1. U.S. Believes N. Korea Has Secret Nuclear Facilities 2. China Conducts Fourth Test of Wu-14 Strike Vehicle Issue No.1169, 12 June 2015 United States Air Force Center for Unconventional Weapons Studies| Maxwell AFB, Alabama http://cpc.au.af.mil \ https://twitter.com/USAF_CUWS Phone: 334.953.7538 | Fax: 334.953.7226 USAF Center for Unconventional Weapons Studies CUWS Outreach Journal Maxwell AFB, Alabama Europe/Russia 1. Russia Plans Bigger, Badder Version of Tu-160 Supersonic Bomber 2. Russia Grounds Tu-95 Bombers after Engine Fire 3. Russia Successfully Test-Launches Defense Shield Anti-Missile — Ministry 4. Russia Developing Upgraded Version of Oka Tactical Missile System — Defense Ministry 5. US Secret Military Biolabs at Russian Border Arouse Grave Concern – Moscow Middle East 1. 'It Is Reality We Do Not Trust West' 2. Dy FM: Time Limit Not the Case for Comprehensive Nuclear Deal 3. Iran Not to Allow Any Foreign Access to Military Sites: Velayati 4. Israel Tests Dirty Bombs to Study Effects of Hypothetical Attack 5. The Saudis Are Ready to Go Nuclear 6. Iran's Ballistic Missiles Could Derail Nuke Deal 7. Iran-P5+1 Deal Will Not Be Permanent: Senior Iranian Negotiator 8. 'Iran Has No Interest in Nuclear Weapons due to Edict by Khamenei' 9. Isis's Dirty Bomb: Jihadists Have Seized 'Enough Radioactive Material to Build their First WMD' 10. Iran Satellite Launches Tied to Ballistic Missile Program, UN Experts say 11. PMD Issue Not Recognized by Iran 12. World Powers would Accept Iran Deal without Answers on Past Arms Activity Commentary 1. Anthrax Scare: Remain Calm! All is Well! 2. SBIRS: The Pentagon's Most Important Space Program for Preventing Nuclear War 3. Calling Foul: The U.S. Response to Russia’s Violation of a Nuclear Arms Treaty The Daily Telegraph – London, U.K. Nuclear Missiles Could Be Sited again on British Soil in New 'Cold War' with Russia Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond says there are 'worrying signs' about the increased activity of Russian forces and the UK would consider the pros and cons of taking US intermediate-range weapons By Christopher Hope, Chief Political Correspondent 07 June 2015 The UK could site American new nuclear missiles on British soil amid heightened tensions with Russia, Philip Hammond has indicated. The comments raise the prospect of a return to a Cold War-type arms race with Russia over the use of nuclear missiles The Foreign Secretary said there were “worrying signs” about the increased activity of Russian forces and the UK would consider the pros and cons of taking US intermediate-range weapons. Mr Hammond said there was “no clear sign” of an imminent attack on Ukraine but Vladimir Putin is “keeping his options open”. But he warned against making “unnecessary provocations” against Russia, which has a “sense of being surrounded and under attack”. Issue No.1169, 12 June 2015 United States Air Force Center for Unconventional Weapons Studies| Maxwell AFB, Alabama http://cpc.au.af.mil \ https://twitter.com/USAF_CUWS Phone: 334.953.7538 | Fax: 334.953.7226 USAF Center for Unconventional Weapons Studies (CUWS) Outreach Journal Mr Hammond told BBC1’s Andrew Marr programme that Mr Putin “has not ruled out a military option”. He said: “As we go into the G7 meeting and then to the European Council later this month renewing sanctions, we have got to send very clear signals to the Russians that we will not tolerate any breach of their obligations under Minsk.” The UK is thought to retain a stockpile of around 225 thermonuclear warheads, of which 160 are operational, but has refused to declare the exact size of its arsenal. Since 1998, the submarine based Trident programme has been the only operational nuclear weapons system in British service. The Pentagon is reportedly considering axing a Cold War-era treaty and deploying nuclear-capable missiles in Europe in response to Russia's breaches of international law. Asked if he would back plans to re-introduce US missiles to Europe, Mr Hammond said: “I would need to see the detailed case for that. I haven't seen a detailed case for it. “I think it is right to be concerned about the way the Russians are developing what they call asymmetric warfare doctrine.” Pressed on whether that would be a way to send a message to the Russian president, he replied: “It could be, but I think we have got a very delicate act to perform here. “We have got to send a clear signal to Russia that we will not allow them to transgress our red lines. “At the same time, we have to recognise that the Russians do have a sense of being surrounded and under attack and we don't want to make unnecessary provocations.” Asked if American missiles could be based in Britain, he said: “We would look at the case. We work extremely closely with the Americans. “That would be a decision that we would make together if that proposition was on the table. We would look at all the pros and the cons and come to a conclusion.” He added: “There have been some worrying signs of stepping up levels of activity both by Russian forces and by Russian-controlled separatist forces.” http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/russia/11657690/Nuclear-missiles-could- be-sited-again-on-British-soil-in-new-Cold-War-with-Russia.html Return to Top Issue No.1169, 12 June 2015 United States Air Force Center for Unconventional Weapons Studies| Maxwell AFB, Alabama http://cpc.au.af.mil \ https://twitter.com/USAF_CUWS Phone: 334.953.7538 | Fax: 334.953.7226 USAF Center for Unconventional Weapons Studies CUWS Outreach Journal Maxwell AFB, Alabama Military Times – Tysons Corner, VA B-2, B-52 Bombers Deploy to Europe for Military Exercises By Oriana Pawlyk, Staff writer June 7, 2015 Two U.S. Air Force B-2 stealth bombers on Sunday joined B-52s in Europe for additional exercises. The Spirits and airmen from the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings traveled from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, to RAF Fairford, England, and conducted hot-pit refueling and engine-running crew change skills tests, according to an Air Force news release. The events were meant to demonstrate the "ability of the aircraft to forward deploy and deliver conventional and nuclear deterrence anytime and anywhere," the release said. The release did not say how long the B-2s would remain in the region. On Friday, three B-52 bombers deployed to Europe where they will fly training missions over the Baltic Sea. The Stratofortresses and 330 airmen, assigned to 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, will participate in multinational exercises Baltic Operations 15 (BALTOPS) and Saber Strike 15 during their month-long deployment to RAF Fairford. The aircraft will demonstrate the "United States' long-range global strike capability" in the region in addition to coordinate training with partners and allies at a time when Russian-backed separatists have increased their offensive in eastern Ukraine. Recently, Russian aircraft acted aggressively toward American warships in international waters. The Navy released footage last week of Russian Su-24 aircraft flying past the USS Ross in the Black Sea. The bombers "will integrate into several exercise activities, including air intercept training, simulated mining operations during Saber Strike, inert ordnance drops during BALTOPS, and close air support" over international waters in the Baltic Sea and the territory of the Baltic states and Poland, according to a news release. "This deployment to RAF Fairford was specifically designed and closely coordinated with the United Kingdom and our regional allies to ensure maximum opportunities to synchronize and integrate our bomber capabilities with their military assets," Navy Adm.