atomic weapon
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For the first live test of an atomic weapon, an unusual encampment sprung up in the New Mexico desert.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
But Merz insisted that he still shared Trump's goal of ensuring Iran never obtains an atomic weapon, even if he has criticised the US handling of the conflict.
From Barron's ● May 3, 2026
Many have expressed fears of an Orwellian-style forever war, or worse, the use of the atomic weapon invented “to end all wars” in a twisted attempt to do so, poisoning the region as a byproduct.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026
Prior to the fall of Berlin, Allied intelligence had already begun to cast serious doubt on Germany’s progress toward developing an atomic weapon.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2025
Enola Gay's aircrew released Little Boy, an atomic weapon whose blast equaled just under 13,000 tons of TNT.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
