Sentences with phrase «on nuclear weapons systems»

A new report highlights private investments in companies that work on nuclear weapons systems.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a raft of new nuclear weapons systems at his State of the Nation address on March 1 — and one demonstrates Russia's apparent disregard for human life.

There is intelligence suggesting that Iran has worked on weapon designs, but not that it has developed a delivery system for any potential nuclear warhead.

For example, building a «backpack» nuclear weapon still requires an industrial infrastructure and leaves a logistics trail; plus anyone wanting to rely on such a device would probably want to test it and there are systems in place to identify the seismic signatures of nuclear detonations.

Decides that, in order to begin to comply with its disarmament obligations, in addition to submitting the required biannual declarations, the Government of Iraq shall provide to UNMOVIC, the IAEA, and the Council, not later than 30 days from the date of this resolution, a currently accurate, full, and complete declaration of all aspects of its programmes to develop chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles, and other delivery systems such as unmanned aerial vehicles and dispersal systems designed for use on aircraft, including any holdings and precise locations of such weapons, components, subcomponents, stocks of agents, and related material and equipment, the locations and work of its research, development and production facilities, as well as all other chemical, biological, and nuclear programmes, including any which it claims are for purposes not related to weapon production or material;

And this is a subject which potential MPs need to know about: they will be required to vote, in 2016, on whether or not Britain replaces its nuclear weapons system.

In December 2006 the government published a defence white paper advocating Trident replacement and on March 14th 2007 parliament voted by 409 votes to 161 in favour of authorising the government to take steps to maintain Trident nuclear weapons system after the Vanguard - class submarines leave service in the mid-2020s.

The government's white paper on Trident, Britain's existing nuclear weapons system, were published in December.

That's why, when more and more countries have or want nuclear weapons, we will always keep our ultimate insurance policy, we will renew our nuclear deterrent based on the Trident missile system.

Surprised that Maria Eagle criticises JC for making his position clear on Trident nuclear weapon system http://t.co/kFlwjfOgGg

Jeremy Corbyn has signalled he could give his MPs a free vote on renewal of the Trident nuclear weapons system when the issue comes before the Commons this month.

CND chairwoman Kate Hudson accused Mr Lewis of reneging on Mr Corbyn's pledge to scrap the nuclear weapons system.

Ms Eagle was a supporter of the renewal of the Trident nuclear weapons system and her moving from frothe Defence was widely interpreted as the Labour leader removing someone who does not share his views on nuclear disarmament.

If Britain does remain in the EU, Labour's divisions will be exposed once again over the summer: the Conservatives will twist the knife over the Chilcot report on the Iraq war, due to be published early next month, and the future of the Trident nuclear weapons system, on which the government has said it will call a vote soon.

After the ban, space - based surveillance became a crucial component of the Cold War, with satellites serving as one part of elaborate early - warning systems on alert for the deployment or launch of ground - based nuclear weapons.

It is my firm belief that we can not move out from under the shadow of Hiroshima and Nagasaki until we are ready to make that move collectively, and build a system of security that transcends borders, that focuses on the equal value of every human life, and in which nuclear weapons have no place.

Georgetown University Medical Center (Washington, DC) 05/2007 — 01/2010 Imaging Science and Information Systems Center — Insert Title • Train, supervise, and assure the work quality of a team of 3 - 6 regional analysts • Write analytical summaries of open source collections of biological threats and other national security threats • Develop and refine indication and warning methodologies and taxonomies for biological and radiological threats • Offer guidance and expertise on intelligence community interagency fusion cell for H1N1 «swine flu» • Assist in research and development work on plant health project • Conduct case studies on state and non-state actor biological weapons programs and orphan source radiological incidents • Participate in multi-agency tracking of nuclear proliferation activities in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East • Perform project lead duties, participate in the selection process of new employees, and assist with performance appraisals • Awarded the National Intelligence Medallion for organizational work on Project Argus