Fears of a global conflict are soaring.

10:34, Wed, Aug 5, 2026 Updated: 10:38, Wed, Aug 5, 2026

President Trump Makes An Announcement On Nuclear Innovation At The White House

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The US is drafting up a nuclear weapons strategy to prepare for a potential war with Russia or China, it has been reported. Defence Department policy chief Elbridge Colby is overseeing the strategy that emphasises the possible use of shorter-range tactical weapons in the event of a regional conflict, five people familiar with the plans told NBC News.

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