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Ex-India Nuclear Chief: US Test Detection Drive Aims To Assert Hegemony
✍️ TOI India
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 08:40 AM
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Former Indian nuclear chief Anil Kakodkar stated that the US non-proliferation experiment is a bid to maintain nuclear hegemony and deter other nations.
Former Indian nuclear chief Anil Kakodkar has criticized a recent United States experiment, describing it as an attempt to assert nuclear hegemony. The US conducted the project under the guise of a non-proliferation initiative aimed at enhancing its ability to detect nuclear explosions.
According to Kakodkar, the primary objective of this move is to ensure that the United States maintains its dominant position in the nuclear domain. He argued that by improving detection capabilities, Washington seeks to deter other nations from conducting their own nuclear tests.
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) explained that the experiment involved the use of advanced sensor measurements. These technologies are designed to provide better precision in identifying and analyzing nuclear detonations globally.
The context of this development follows reports by the Federation of American Scientists regarding the status and capabilities of India's nuclear warheads. Kakodkar’s comments highlight the geopolitical tensions surrounding nuclear transparency and the strategic interests of major powers.
According to Kakodkar, the primary objective of this move is to ensure that the United States maintains its dominant position in the nuclear domain. He argued that by improving detection capabilities, Washington seeks to deter other nations from conducting their own nuclear tests.
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) explained that the experiment involved the use of advanced sensor measurements. These technologies are designed to provide better precision in identifying and analyzing nuclear detonations globally.
The context of this development follows reports by the Federation of American Scientists regarding the status and capabilities of India's nuclear warheads. Kakodkar’s comments highlight the geopolitical tensions surrounding nuclear transparency and the strategic interests of major powers.