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US says it conducted experiment aimed at improving ability to detect nuclear blast

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US conducts underground explosion test to detect low-yield nuclear blasts amid China suspicions

The US National Nuclear Security Administration conducted a non-nuclear chemical explosive experiment at the Nevada Test Site on September 30, explicitly designed to improve detection of low-yield nuclear explosions. The test was linked to Washington's suspicions that China conducted a secret nuclear test in 2020.

Sep 30, 2026·4 sourcesNuclear non-proliferationArms control & disarmamentU.S.–China relations
US conducts underground explosion test to detect low-yield nuclear blasts amid China suspicions
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