By Elaine M. Grossman Global Security Newswire WASHINGTON – The U.S. Navy has toyed for years with the idea of improving the accuracy of its Trident D-5 nuclear payload, with an eye toward giving the weapon greater utility against a wider range of targets, according to defense officials and outside experts (see GSN, Aug. 1). […]

By Elaine M. Grossman Global Security Newswire WASHINGTON – Adm. William Fallon, head of the U.S. military’s Central Command, said late last month he is confident Pakistan would avoid ratcheting up tensions in its nuclear weapons standoff with India, despite some troubling signs (see GSN, June 25). The top commander’s remarks, offered in an exclusive […]