FYI: Where will new US nukes be tested? The United States is most likely to conduct its next nuclear weapon test at the **Nevada National Security Site** (formerly known as the Nevada Test Site), located about 60 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada. This site, spanning roughly 1,300 square miles, has been the principal location for U.S. nuclear testing since the 1950s, transitioning from atmospheric tests to underground tests since 1962.
Recent statements from President Trump in late 2025 have indicated a push to resume nuclear testing, citing the need to maintain parity with other countries like Russia and China that have also pursued nuclear advancements. However, experts emphasize that any actual underground nuclear test would require significant preparation, including creating or adapting deep underground shafts to safely contain the explosion and minimize radioactive fallout.
While the U.S. has the technical capability to resume testing at Nevada, it would likely take months or even years to be fully ready, given that the National Nuclear Security Administration’s formal readiness for underground testing is on a multi-year timeline. Additionally, political and safety considerations remain significant factors in deciding if and when tests will proceed.
In summary, if the U.S. resumes nuclear weapons testing, it would almost certainly take place underground at the Nevada National Security Site due to existing infrastructure, legal framework, and historical precedence.[1][4][5][6]
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FYI: Where will new US nukes be tested? The United States is most likely to conduct its next nuclear weapon test at the **Nevada National Security Site** (formerly known as the Nevada Test Site), located about 60 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada. This site, spanning roughly 1,300 square miles, has been the principal location for U.S. nuclear testing since the 1950s, transitioning from atmospheric tests to underground tests since 1962.
Recent statements from President Trump in late 2025 have indicated a push to resume nuclear testing, citing the need to maintain parity with other countries like Russia and China that have also pursued nuclear advancements. However, experts emphasize that any actual underground nuclear test would require significant preparation, including creating or adapting deep underground shafts to safely contain the explosion and minimize radioactive fallout.
While the U.S. has the technical capability to resume testing at Nevada, it would likely take months or even years to be fully ready, given that the National Nuclear Security Administration’s formal readiness for underground testing is on a multi-year timeline. Additionally, political and safety considerations remain significant factors in deciding if and when tests will proceed.
In summary, if the U.S. resumes nuclear weapons testing, it would almost certainly take place underground at the Nevada National Security Site due to existing infrastructure, legal framework, and historical precedence.[1][4][5][6]
[1] https://www.npr.org/2025/10/30/nx-s1-5590818/trump-nuclear-testing
[2] https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/trumps-baffling-call-for-resuming-u-s-nuclear-tests/
[3] https://www.csis.org/analysis/can-united-states-immediately-return-nuclear-testing
[4] https://www.twz.com/nuclear/experts-explain-how-reviving-nuclear-weapons-tests-would-actually-happen
[5] https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/trump-orders-pentagon-begin-testing-nuclear-weapons-immediately-rcna240681
[6] https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gzq2p0yk4o
[7] https://www.reuters.com/world/china/trump-asks-pentagon-immediately-start-testing-us-nuclear-weapons-2025-10-30/
[8] https://www.newscientist.com/article/2502130-the-us-is-unlikely-to-test-nuclear-weapons-despite-what-trump-says/
[9] https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-appears-to-suggest-the-u-s-will-resume-testing-nuclear-weapons-for-first-time-in-30-years