This concludes this report of the DEFCON Warning System. Update Washington D.C., The United States came fairly close to using tactical nuclear weapons during the Taiwan Strait Crisis of 1958, according to a top-secret 1966 RAND summary report posted today for the first time by the National Security Archive. Additional updates will be made as the situation warrants, with more frequent updates at higher alert levels. Note that Twitter updates may be subject to delays. Official news sources will have radiation readings for your area.įor immediate updates, go to Breaking news and important information can be found on the DEFCON Warning System community forum and on the DEFCON Twitter feed You may also subscribe to the DEFCON Warning System mailing list. If this had been an actual attack, the DEFCON Warning System will give radiation readings for areas that are reported to it. ![]() At all times, citizens are urged to learn what steps to take in the event of a nuclear attack. The public should make their own evaluations and not rely on the DEFCON Warning System for any strategic planning. ![]() It is not affiliated with any government agency and does not represent the alert status of any military branch. The DEFCON Warning System is a private intelligence organization which has monitored and assessed nuclear threats by national entities since 1984. Additionally, the United States has ended arms control talks with Russia. Additionally, NATO has officially activated its High Readiness Task Force. NATO has issued more sanctions on Russia in retaliation for invasion of Ukraine and sends more reinforcements to NATO allies. We therefore judge the prospect of nuclear action as “possible”. While there is no reasonable fear of further escalation, Russia is not behaving reasonably. This is why Russia is taking such postures. Additionally, Russia fears the possibility of invasion, and this fear is leading to paranoia. Russia feels the West is weak and will capitulate if enough force is used. It is not entirely impossible that he will react outside the realm of reasonableness. Russia’s president Putin has displayed an unusual aggressiveness as of late. ![]() Russia has raised the alert level of its nuclear forces, citing aggressive statements by NATO and the imposed sanctions as the reason for the higher posture. There are currently no imminent nuclear threats at this time, however the situation is considered fluid and can change rapidly.
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