DID Press: Images showing what appear to be nuclear warheads being transported under heavy police protection in the United Kingdom are fueling fresh concerns as nuclear weapons programs expand around the world.
The images, shared online in recent days, show large containers typically used for nuclear warhead transport. British officials have not commented, but such convoys have been part of routine movements involving the country’s nuclear arsenal.
The sighting comes amid a surge in nuclear-related activity. The United States recently tested a missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead in Nevada, and France tested air-launched missiles from its Rafale fighter jets. Russia continues to test weapons powered by nuclear reactors.
In the Asia-Pacific region, South Korea and Japan are moving ahead with nuclear-powered submarine plans, while Australia is beginning to acquire similar submarines through the AUKUS agreement. North Korea is also updating elements of its nuclear defense system.
Analysts say the growing number of nuclear developments worldwide suggests a new and unpredictable competition that could reshape global security.