On 30 October 2025, US President Donald Trump said he had told the military to start testing nuclear weapons “on an equal basis” with other countries. Days later, his Energy Secretary said the tests would not include nuclear explosions.
Key Facts
- Trump’s post: “I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis.”
- US explosive testing: Halted for 33 years, Reuters reported.
- Clarification: Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on 2 November the tests were “system tests”, not nuclear explosions.
- Russia: Said its recent weapons tests were not nuclear tests, and warned it would match any US test.
- China: Urged the US to honour its testing moratorium.
Nuclear Tests or Testing Nukes?
A nuclear test means blowing up a nuclear bomb. Testing a weapon system can mean checking the parts without a nuclear blast. Wright said: “These are not nuclear explosions. These are what we call noncritical explosions.”
Why It Worries People
Arms control expert Daryl Kimball told the BBC that resuming tests could harm the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Experts warned explosive tests could spark a new arms race.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the US doing nuclear explosions?
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the planned tests are not nuclear explosions.
Why did Trump order tests?
He said it was because of other countries’ testing programs.
How did Russia respond?
It said its tests were not nuclear and that it would match any US nuclear test.
Conclusion
The difference between testing weapons and setting off nuclear blasts matters a lot for world safety.
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