On September 15, 2021, the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia issued a joint statement announcing that they would create an enhanced trilateral security partnership (known as "AUKUS") to further deepen their strategic security and defense collaboration. Under the AUKUS framework, Australia will build at least eight nuclear-powered submarines with the help of the U.S. and the UK. The news caused an uproar across the world.
The AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines collaboration will set a dangerous precedent for the transfer of weapons-grade nuclear materials from nuclear-weapon states to a non-nuclear-weapon state, which is a blatant act of nuclear proliferation. Such move by the three countries is a serious violation of the object and purpose of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), a direct contravention to the Statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA’s Statute), and a great challenge to the IAEA’s existing safeguards system. It runs counter to the spirit of the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty, and also undermines ASEAN countries’ efforts to establish the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone. In addition, it ferments potential risks and hazards in multiple aspects such as nuclear security, arms race in nuclear submarines and missile technology proliferation, with a profound negative impact on global strategic balance and stability. Given Australia's ambition and track record in pursuit of nuclear weapons, especially the resurgence of forces arguing for nuclear weapons acquisition in recent years, the international community must maintain keen vigilance with regard to the AUKUS deal.
Bearing in mind the authority and effectiveness of the global nuclear nonproliferation regime with the NPT as its cornerstone, we prepared the report A Dangerous Conspiracy: the Nuclear Proliferation Risk of AUKUS Nuclear-powered Submarines Collaboration to present an accurate, comprehensive and informative description and analysis to both domestic audience and the international community, and make known the firm voice of Chinese think tanks and scholars with concerns over nuclear proliferation risks and a desire to safeguard world peace and security from an academic perspective.
We hope that this report will inform the relevant government organs, research institutions and the public about the situation and make a small contribution to the final resolution of the relevant problem. We will follow closely the complex political, legal, and technical issues involved in the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines collaboration and update the report accordingly.
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China Arms Control and Disarmament Association
China Institute of Nuclear Industry Strategy
The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the cornerstone of the current global nuclear nonproliferation regime, aims to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons in any form. The AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines collaboration is a serious violation of the object and purpose of the NPT, sets a dangerous precedent for the illegal transfer of weapons-grade nuclear materials from nuclear-weapon states to a non-nuclear-weapon state, and thus constitutes a blatant act of nuclear proliferation.
The Statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA's Statute) specifies the objectives and functions of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), including that the IAEA shall ensure, so far as it is able, that assistance provided by it or at its request or under its supervision or control is not used in such a way as to further any military purpose. The afore-mentioned collaboration involves weapons-grade nuclear materials, nuclear-powered submarine reactors and other items and related technical assistance that are obviously used in a way as to further military purposes. Therefore, it constitutes a direct violation of the IAEA’s Statute, dealing a blow to the authority and effectiveness of the Agency.
The AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines collaboration cannot be brought into effective safeguards under the existing IAEA safeguards system. From a legal perspective, Article 14 of INFCIRC/153(The Structure and Content of Agreements Between the Agency and States Required in Connection with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons) is mainly targeted at regulating the independent research and development of nuclear-powered submarines in states signatories. Arbitrary application of Article 14 by AUKUS will pose a serious legal challenge to the IAEA's safeguards system. From a technical perspective, it is a recognized challenge to verify nuclear-powered submarine reactors and nuclear fuels for them. Moves by the three countries will also present new technical challenges to the IAEA.
The establishment of nuclear-weapon-free- zones (NWFZ), as a regional non-proliferation approach, is an important part of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. The introduction of nuclear-powered submarines, which are of great strategic importance, into a NWFZ seriously undermines the spirit of the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty. Meanwhile, it poses a real threat to regional countries and damages the efforts of ASEAN countries to establish the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone.
Claiming that it won’t seek nuclear weapons, Australia is not without nuclear ambition. Declassified archives show clearly that post-WWII Australian administrations were keen to develop nuclear weapons, including seeking to acquire tactical nuclear weapons and their delivery systems from the United Kingdom and the United States and starting a domestic nuclear weapon program. In recent years, there have again been people in Australia arguing the case for nuclear possession. The possibility of Australia seeking the development of nuclear weapons in the future may not be ruled out.
The proposed AUKUS collaboration will have other baneful effects, including higher nuclear security risks and a potential arms races in nuclear submarines. Additionally, the transfer of Tomahawk cruise missiles will also seriously weaken the existing international missile export control regime and have a profound negative impact on global strategic balance and stability.
In view of the above-mentioned developments, we urge the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia to immediately revoke their wrong decisions, stop their dangerous acts that undermine the global nuclear nonproliferation regime and damage global security and stability, and faithfully fulfill their international obligations in non-proliferation. We call on the international community to take pragmatic actions to jointly safeguard the integrity, authority and effectiveness of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime.
1.The United States, the United Kingdom and Australia announced the AUKUS partnership and nuclear-powered submarines collaboration
On September 15, 2021, the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia issued a joint statement announcing the establishment of AUKUS to strengthen their military capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region through cooperation in developing a wide range of advanced defense technologies. As the first cooperative project under the AUKUS framework, the US and the UK will assist Australia to build at least 8 nuclear-powered submarines, with specifics to be agreed in the next 18 months. For this reason, Australia canceled its on-going project with France for the latter to help it build conventionally-powered submarine, which had been going on for several years.
In addition to building nuclear-powered submarines, Australia will also acquire a range of long-range strike capabilities under AUKUS, including Tomahawk Cruise Missiles, Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM), Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM), hypersonic missiles and precision-strike guided missiles, and develop its own guided weapons manufacturing capability.
On November 22, the three countries signed the Agreement for the Exchange of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, officially allowing Australia access to American and British classified information on nuclear-powered submarines. Australian Minister of Defense Peter Dutton said in a statement that the Agreement will support Australia in completing the 18-month examination of the requirements underpinning the delivery of nuclear-powered submarines and provide a mechanism for Australian personnel to access training from their UK and US counterparts, necessary for learning how to build, operate and support nuclear-powered submarines.
During the AUKUS Joint Steering Group meeting on Advanced Capabilities on December 9, participants committed to finalizing a program of work in relation to advanced capabilities by early 2022. Beyond the four initial areas of focus outlined in the Joint Leaders’ Statement on AUKUS —— cyber capabilities, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and additional undersea capabilities —— participants also discussed other additional capabilities and agreed to identify potential opportunities for collaboration in those areas.
During the Joint Steering Group meeting on Australia’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine Program on December 14, participants reaffirmed the trilateral commitment to bring the Australian capability into service at the earliest possible date. The delegations agreed on the next steps over the 18-month consultation period to define the optimal pathway for Australia to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, and for the Working Groups to examine in detail the critical actions necessary to establish an enduring program in Australia.
On March 7，2022，Australian Prime Minister Morrison and Defence Minister Dutton issued a statement saying that a new submarine base will be built on Australia's east coast to host its future nuclear submarines, and enable regular visits from of U.S. and U.K. nuclear-powered submarines. As Australia's first major military base since the 1990s, the total investment of the base is expected to more than AUD $10 billion.
On April 5，The leaders of the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia issued a FACT SHEET on Implementation of the Australia – United Kingdom – United States Partnership (AUKUS), saying that since the establishment of AUKUS was announced in September last year, the three countries have held many meetings at the level of Senior Officials Group, Joint Steering Groups and Working Groups. The two related lines of the Submarines and Advanced Capabilities under AUKUS have made many important progress.
2.The AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine collaboration seriously violates the object and purpose of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) is the world's most universal and binding nuclear non-proliferation treaty. It was opened for signature in 1968 and entered into force in 1970. A total of 191 states have joined the Treaty, including the five nuclear-weapon states. In the more than 50 years since its entry into force, the NPT has played a vital and irreplaceable role in preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons. It is the cornerstone of the current global nuclear nonproliferation regime.
2.1 The object and purpose of the NPT is to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons in any form
As stated in the preamble of the Treaty, states parties believe that preventing proliferation of nuclear weapons is conducive to reducing the risk of a nuclear war. They considered “the devastation that would be visited upon all mankind by a nuclear war and the consequent need to make every effort to avert the danger of such a war and to take measures to safeguard the security of peoples” and believed “that the proliferation of nuclear weapons would seriously enhance the danger of nuclear war”.
Articles I and II of the NPT specify the nuclear non-proliferation responsibility and obligation of both nuclear-weapon and non-nuclear-weapon states. They are the core elements of the Treaty. Article I states: Each nuclear-weapon State Party to the Treaty undertakes not to transfer to any recipient whatsoever nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices or control over such weapons or explosive devices directly, or indirectly; and not in any way to assist, encourage, or induce any non-nuclear-weapon State to manufacture or otherwise acquire nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices, or control over such weapons or explosive devices." Article II states: "Each non-nuclear-weapon State Party to the Treaty undertakes not to receive the transfer from any transferor whatsoever of nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices or of control over such weapons or explosive devices directly, or indirectly; not to manufacture or otherwise acquire nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices; and not to seek or receive any assistance in the manufacture of nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices."
During the NPT negotiation process, the nuclear non-proliferation obligation of nuclear-weapon and non-nuclear-weapon states was most fiercely debated among all countries. It was the focus and most difficult part of the negotiation. Article 2 (a) of the Guiding Principles for NPT Negotiations (Resolution 2028), adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1965, made it very clear that "The Treaty should be void of any loop-holes which might permit nuclear or non-nuclear powers to proliferate, directly or indirectly, nuclear weapons in any form".
In short, preventing nuclear weapons proliferation under the NPT should not be narrowly construed as prohibiting only the direct transfer of completely-assembled nuclear weapons. Any and all assistance for a non-nuclear-weapon state to build nuclear weapons, by helping with parts and components or directly transferring a sufficient quantity of weapon-usable nuclear materials for example, is also act of proliferation against the object and purpose of the NPT.
2.2 Weapons-grade nuclear materials transfer
The AUKUS countries have been coy about the details of their nuclear-powered submarine collaboration and so far failed to disclose to the international community information central to the world’s concern. What nuclear materials will be used in the submarine reactors and how will they be transferred? Australian Prime Minister Morrison explicitly stated that the nuclear submarine reactors will never need to be refueled for their entire lifespans, which is a feature currently only of reactors using weapons-grade highly-enriched uranium(HEU). In view of the fact that the US and the UK are currently using weapons-grade HEU (93.5% U-235) in their submarine reactors, the international community generally believes that the nuclear materials involved in the proposed AUKUS collaboration will also be weapons-grade HEU. International arms control experts estimated that the eight nuclear submarines will need a total of 1.6 to 2 tons of weapons-grade HEU. As 25 kilograms of weapons-grade HEU is needed to make one nuclear weapon, the weapons-grade nuclear materials to be transferred to Australia by the other two countries would be sufficient to build as many as 64 to 80 nuclear weapons.
Weapons-grade nuclear materials are the source, material basis, and fundamental prerequisite for nuclear weapons. Historically, many countries with nuclear ambitions failed to obtain weapons-grade nuclear materials in a sufficient quantity due to limitations in production technology and capability when they tried to develop nuclear weapons. The US and the UK, both nuclear-weapon states under the NPT, blatantly exporting tons of weapons-grade nuclear materials to a non-nuclear weapon state is an obvious act of nuclear proliferation. Australia, a non-nuclear-weapon state under the NPT, openly accepting such a large quantity of weapons-grade nuclear materials is nothing short of "getting one foot across the nuclear threshold". The move will be in serious violation of the object and purpose of the NPT, with enormous harm.
3.The AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine collaboration will be in direct violation of the IAEA’s Statute
3.1 The IAEA’s Statute is the legal basis for the establishment and operation of the Agency
The IAEA is the intergovernmental organization responsible for regulating the activities related to peaceful uses of atomic energy. Through years of efforts, the IAEA’s Statute was adopted at the UN General Assembly in 1956 and opened for signature. It entered into force in 1957. As the basic document of the IAEA, the Statute is the legal basis for the establishment and operation of the Agency and the legal basis for the Agency to formulate and implement the safeguards.
3.2 The Statute specifies that the IAEA shall make sure that any assistance provided under its supervision or control is not used to further any military purpose
Article II of the Statute sets out the objectives of the IAEA, i.e., “The Agency shall seek to accelerate and enlarge the contribution of atomic energy to peace, health and prosperity throughout the world. It shall ensure, so far as it is able, that assistance provided by it or at its request or under its supervision or control is not used in such a way as to further any military purpose.”
Article III of the Statute details the functions of the IAEA. Paragraph A(5) reads, “(the IAEA is authorized) To establish and administer safeguards designed to ensure that special fissionable and other materials, services, equipment, facilities, and information made available by the Agency or at its request or under its supervision or control are not used in such a way as to further any military purpose; and to apply safeguards, at the request of the parties, to any bilateral or multilateral arrangement, or at the request of a State, to any of that State's activities in the field of atomic energy.”
3.3 The AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine collaboration is in direct violation of the IAEA’s Statute
The Statute authorizes the IAEA to apply safeguards to prevent any assistance provided under its supervision or control from any use to further any military purpose. It is noteworthy that "military purpose" is not restricted to nuclear weapons, but apparently includes other military uses, e.g. nuclear-powered submarines. The proposed transfer of weapons-grade nuclear materials, nuclear-powered submarine reactors and other items and related technical assistance from the US and the UK to Australia obviously constitutes a clear "military purpose". The three countries not only are members of the IAEA but also used to lead the negotiation of the draft Statute. They have now gone back on their words and put their own selfish interests above the international order based on international law, seriously undermining the authority and effectiveness of the IAEA’s Statute with far-reaching negative impact on the global nuclear nonproliferation regime.
4.The AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine collaboration poses a great challenge to the IAEA's existing safeguards system
The IAEA implements safeguards to verify whether a state is in compliance with its international commitment not to divert nuclear programs and activities to nuclear weapon purposes. The legal authority of the Agency to develop and implement safeguards comes from its Statute, the NPT, nuclear-weapon-free zone treaties, bilateral and multilateral treaties between states, and other arrangements. In fact, safeguards emerged long before the establishment of the IAEA and were further strengthened and improved after the conclusion of the Statute in 1956. They have been adapted and updated since the NPT entered into force in 1970, leading to iterations of the template documents for the safeguard agreements between the IAEA and the states concerned, from the earliest INFCIRC/26 (IAEA's earliest verification code), INFCIRC/66 (a specific template document for safeguards agreement), INFCIRC/153 (the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreements between the IAEA and the states concerned in accordance with the NPT requirements) to the latest INFCIRC/540 (the model additional protocol). This section will focus on the prevailing comprehensive safeguards agreements.
4.1 The AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine collaboration poses a serious legal challenge to the IAEA’s safeguards system
In order to make space for their own development of nuclear-powered submarines, some non-nuclear-weapon states pushed to exempt the nuclear materials used in "non-proscribed military activities" from the safeguards during the negotiation of the comprehensive safeguards agreements in the 1960s and 1970s. Under Article 14 of the comprehensive safeguards agreement, a state seeking an exemption from the IAEA safeguards needs to provide assurance that the nuclear materials used in "non-proscribed military activities" are not used in the building of nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive device. The IAEA shall immediately implement the safeguards if such nuclear materials are used again in peaceful activities (e.g., spent fuel reprocessing) and shall have continuous access to the information on the quantity and composition of such nuclear materials and any notifications on the export of them, provided that military secrets are not involved.
Since Article 14 has never been activated in reality and has not been considered by sessions of the NPT Review Conference or the IAEA Board of Governors, the international community does not have an agreed view about the definition of "non-proscribed military activities" or the scope or procedures for exemptions from the safeguards. In 1978, Australia wrote to the Director General of the IAEA, seeking a clarification about the application of Article 14 and stating the Australian understanding that the parties are obliged to follow the procedures set out in this Article, to notify the IAEA in this regard and to clarify the situation with the members of the Board of Governors, that the arrangements with the IAEA in this regard are subject to the approval of the Board of Governors, and that failure by the parties to follow these procedures would constitute a breach of the comprehensive safeguards agreement. The Director General of the IAEA responded that, as no NPT party had so far sought to apply Article 14, the Board of Governors had not yet had the opportunity to interpret the Article and relevant procedures, but from the perspective of the IAEA Secretariat, Australia understood it correctly, and that the Secretariat would report to the Board of Governors any notification by the party’s application of Article 14, the arrangements entered into by the IAEA with the party, or any breach by the party of the procedures set out in Article 14, and accordingly the Board of Governors has the authority to take appropriate action in this regard. In the 1980s, some international arms control experts also sought clarification from the IAEA, and the Secretariat responded that given the lack of a clear definition of "non-proscribed military activities", nuclear-powered submarine reactors were considered the most likely activity, but that activities such as uranium enrichment or reprocessing of the nuclear fuel in the reactor by the state in question would still be subject to the IAEA’s safeguards.
Notably, the international community generally accepts that Article 14 is primarily targeted at the development of nuclear-powered submarines by the state concerned, rather than by the building assistance by another state(s). This is because the Statute, since the inception of the IAEA, clearly states that the IAEA shall apply safeguards to prevent any assistance provided under its supervision or control from the use in furtherance of any military purpose. Therefore, applying Article 14 arbitrarily to a situation where a state receives assistance from another state to build a nuclear-powered submarine would be in direct violation of the above provisions of the Statute and jeopardize the object and purpose of the NPT, which is apparently not the intent of the negotiators of the comprehensive safeguards agreement. It was reported that the US, the UK and Australia had informed the IAEA of their proposed nuclear-powered submarines collaboration and been in contact with the Secretariat, which will certainly involve complex legal issues related to the safeguards of the nuclear fuels used in nuclear-powered submarine reactors. As such, the collaboration undoubtedly poses a huge legal challenge to the IAEA's existing safeguards system.
In addition, it needs to be clear that neither the three countries nor the IAEA have the authority to interpret Article 14 of the comprehensive safeguards agreements. According to Article IV.C of the Statute, "the Agency is based on the principle of the sovereign equality of all its members." Historically, the modification, interpretation and implementation of the various types of the IAEA’s safeguards agreements, e.g. INFCIRC/66, INFCIRC/153 or INFCIRC/540, require consensus among all willing IAEA member states and then are approved and adopted by the IAEA Board of Governors. Regardless of the involvement of the IAEA Secretariat, no state or group of states shall discuss the issues related to the safeguards implementation unilaterally and in a small scope, because such discussion will certainly have far-reaching impacts on the IAEA's safeguards system and affect the interests of all members of the Agency.
4.2 The AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines collaboration poses significant technical challenges to the IAEA with regard to verification
Firstly, the verification process will inevitably involve sensitive information such as internal composition, geometric structure and size of nuclear fuel assemblies, and therefore how to achieve effective monitoring while protecting sensitive information has long vexed the international community. Secondly, as nuclear-powered submarines cruise in the deep sea for a long time, the IAEA are not able to have full tracking and verification on them at anytime and anywhere and needs to upgrade its technical means. Thirdly, since no non-nuclear-weapon state to the NPT has previously invoked exemptions from safeguards on nuclear-powered submarine reactors, it is necessary to verify the operability and effectiveness of any verification technology before use. Fourthly, a universally agreed verification scheme has not yet been developed internationally due to the different attention and concerns of states regarding sensitive information on nuclear fuel in nuclear-powered submarine reactors. Fifthly, the international verification schemes that have been proposed all have some shortcomings. The "black box" scheme, for instance, is controversial with regard to the starting and end points of verification and lacks essential timeliness, credibility or operability, or the technical means for verification tracking and information shielding. The IAEA and its member states have made long-standing arduous efforts to maintain the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the safeguards system. Allowing a large number of weapons-grade nuclear materials to stay out of regulation for an extended time runs counter to the international non-proliferation efforts. The AUKUS move has already posed a new technical challenge to the IAEA and the international community.
5.The AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine collaboration seriously undermines nuclear-weapon-free-zone treaties
A nuclear-weapon-free zone refers to a zone free of nuclear weapons recognized by the UN General Assembly, which is established voluntarily by a group of states in the region concerned through a treaty based on the free exercise of their sovereignty. The NPT gives the state parties the right to establish nuclear-weapon-free zones. Since the emergence of the concept in the 1950s, nuclear-weapon-free zones have been established in Latin America and the Caribbean, South Pacific, Southeast Asia, Africa and Central Asia. These creations, as a regional non-proliferation approach, are an important part of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime.
5.1 The proposed AUKUS collaboration seriously under-mines the spirit of the South Pacific Nuclear-Free Zone Treaty
Specified by the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty (“Treaty of Rarotonga”), each party undertakes: (a) not to manufacture or otherwise acquire, possess or have control over any nuclear explosive device by any means anywhere inside or outside the South Pacific Nuclear-Free Zone; (b) not to seek or receive any assistance in the manufacture or acquisition of any nuclear explosive device; (c) not to store any nuclear explosive device in the territory of any party; and (d) not to dump radioactive wastes and other radioactive matter at sea anywhere within the South Pacific Nuclear-Free Zone. As stated above, the treaty prohibits not only nuclear weapons but also nuclear explosive devices for peaceful purposes and it does not allow the dumping of nuclear waste and other radioactive materials at sea. The restrictions on nuclear activities are very firm and thorough, reflecting the common aspirations of the island states and people of the South Pacific. However, the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines collaboration will give Australia access to tons of weapons-grade HEU, putting the South Pacific region once again under the cloud of nuclear proliferation and seriously undermining the spirit of the Treaty of Rarotonga.
In addition, the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty is accompanied by three protocols. Each party to Protocol 1 undertakes to apply certain prohibitions and safeguards under the Treaty to the territories situated within the South Pacific Nuclear-Free Zone for which it is internationally responsible. The intended parties are the US, the UK and France. Each party to Protocol 2 undertakes not to use or threaten to use any nuclear explosive device against parties to the Treaty. The intended parties are the US, the Soviet Union, the UK, France and China. Each party to Protocol 3 undertakes not to test any nuclear explosive device anywhere within the Zone. The intended parties are the US, the Soviet Union, the UK, France and China. It is worth noting that the US has not ratified any of the three protocols so far. It is also the only one of the five nuclear-weapon states that has not done so.
5.2 The proposed AUKUS collaboration undermine the efforts of ASEAN countries to establish the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone
Under the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone Treaty (“SEANWFZ Treaty”), each state party undertakes not to: develop, manufacture or otherwise acquire, possess or have control over nuclear weapons; station nuclear weapons by any means; test or use nuclear weapons in anywhere inside or outside the Zone; seek or receive any assistance with this regard; take any action to assist or encourage to manufacture or otherwise acquire nuclear weapons; supply source materials or special fissionable materials or equipment to any non-nuclear-weapon state or any nuclear-weapon state, except under full-scope safeguards of the IAEA; or dump at sea anywhere within the Zone any radioactive material or wastes. The potential entry of Australian nuclear-powered submarines into Southeast Asian waters have caused serious concerns among countries in the region. It is therefore a real threat to regional countries and undermines the efforts of ASEAN countries to establish the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone.
6.It cannot be ruled out that Australia may seek to develop nuclear weapons again in the future
Against the backdrop of high international concern over the risk of nuclear proliferation brought about by the proposed AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine collaboration, Australian Prime Minister Morrison said, "Australia is not seeking to acquire nuclear weapons or establish a civil nuclear capability". However, the truth is, Australia is not without a nuclear ambition. After the end of World War II, several Australian administrations sought to acquire tactical nuclear weapons from the UK and the US, or indirectly do so by purchasing nuclear delivery systems, or even manufacture nuclear weapons by producing weapons-grade nuclear materials domestically. Despite Australia's signature and ratification of the NPT, a strong force advocating possession of nuclear weapons still exists in Australia today. On the basis of declassified nuclear files and related materials, we try to shed light on the little-known history of Australia's obsessive pursuit of nuclear weapons.
6.1 Australia's nuclear ambition
In 1956, Townley, then commander of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), wrote to Minister of Defense McBride, proposing to purchase tactical nuclear weapons for the “Canberra” bomber. In 1957, during a meeting with a visiting British delegation, then Prime Minister Menzies personally asked if the UK could supply Australia with nuclear weapons, and subsequently the RAAF Lieutenant General made a direct request to the Marshal of the British Royal Air Force to purchase tactical nuclear weapons. In January 1958, when the then British Prime Minister Macmillan visited Australia, the Australian Government made a formal request to purchase tactical nuclear weapons. In August of the same year, Menzies once again asked visiting British Minister of Supply Jones about purchasing nuclear warheads.
In January 1958, Australia approached the British Royal Air Force about purchasing the V-Bombers. In September of the same year, during a visit to the UK, the RAAF Lieutenant General once again expressed Australia’s willingness to purchase the V-Bombers. Since 1960, Australia's interest in nuclear-capable bombers has turned to TSR-2 bomber. In 1961, during a meeting between the Australian and British defense ministers, Australia explained its interest in TSR-2 bomber, stating that "if Australia were to purchase the TSR-2 bomber, it would like to ensure that British nuclear weapons would be available to the bomber if necessary". As the TSR-2 bomber development program was canceled, Australia eventually purchased the F-111 fighter-bomber from the US, which is also capable of delivering nuclear weapons. Moreover, Australia also sought to purchase the British "Bloodhound" missile, including the Mk-III capable of carrying nuclear warheads, but also failed due to the termination of the British development program.
Into the 1960s, during negotiations among the Soviet Union, the US and the UK on a nuclear test ban, the Soviet Union insisted that the treaty should include the Australian monitoring stations because Britain had conducted several nuclear tests in Australia. In order to resume negotiations, the UK requested permission to provide these monitoring stations. Menzies, then Prime Minister of Australia, argued that in return for joining the treaty, the US and the UK should commit to providing Australia with extended deterrence and, if Australia needs them, nuclear weapons. In June 1961, the Cabinet of Australian Government adopted Menzies' proposal and authorized a response to the UK request , seeking "formal recognition of the United Kingdom about its obligation to provide Australia with nuclear capabilities when necessary".
Since 1964, the Australian Government has re-examined its nuclear policy and reckoned with how to realize and strengthen its local manufacturing capability of nuclear weapons. In 1965, the Australian Government ordered the Australian Ministry of Supply and the Australian Atomic Energy Commission to estimate the cost of manufacturing nuclear weapons domestically. In 1967, then Prime Minister Holt and the Defense Council of Australia arranged a research program to assess the possibility of Australia to manufacture nuclear weapons independently and the arrangements with its allies. In January 1968, new Prime Minister Gorton explicitly refused to sign the NPT, and at the same time launched an ambitious nuclear weapons program that included spending on building nuclear reactors and uranium enrichment plants, producing weapons-grade plutonium and weapons-grade HEU for nuclear warheads, and strengthening its nuclear research talent pool. The then Australian Foreign Minister McMahon supported joining the NPT and pressured Prime Minister Gorton through the UK and the US. Australia finally approved the NPT in January 1973, and since then Australia's status as a non-nuclear-weapon state was formally fixed in legal form.
6.2 Nuclear weapons possession advocates have resurged in Australia in recent years
In July 2019, White, a former official of Australian Department of Defense who participated in writing Australia’s Defense White Paper 2000, published a book titled How to Defend Australia, saying that the strategic situation in the region where Australia is located is undergoing a fundamental shift, that Australia's current policy of not possessing nuclear weapons may not be sustainable, and that Australia must reflect on its military position and may need to consider possessing nuclear weapons.
In September 2020, Mukilan, a researcher at the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA), published an article titled Australia's Nuclear Dilemma, pointing out that Australia, with its abundant uranium resources and nuclear research forces, has the inherent advantage of developing nuclear defense capabilities. The author suggests that, in the face of the changing situation in the Asia-Pacific Region, Australia should adopt a "hedging strategy" and gradually build up its nuclear defense capabilities on the basis of its current non-proliferation policy to avoid being trapped in a strategic dilemma; at the same time, Australia should maintain its "nuclear option", focus on upgrading its manufacturing capability of nuclear weapons, and acquire the necessary nuclear technology and materials on a low profile, so as to shorten its "strategic vulnerable period" and rapidly manufacture nuclear weapons when needed.
6.3 The possibility of Australia pursuing nuclear weapons again in the future cannot be ruled out
Successive Australian administrations have actively sought to develop nuclear weapons, including acquiring tactical nuclear weapons from the UK and the US, or otherwise indirectly acquiring nuclear weapons by purchasing nuclear delivery systems, or promoting Australia's independent manufacture of nuclear weapons. In recent years, some Australian scholars have been consistently advocating the possession of nuclear weapons. The Australian nuclear ambition must cause great vigilance of the countries in the region and the international community.
The AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine collaboration involves the transfer of a great deal of weapons-grade nuclear materials, which cannot be effectively regulated under the IAEA's current safeguards system. In addition, given the fact that Australia already has a body of nuclear weapons-related knowledge accumulated historically and that it will get into its hands nuclear-capable delivery systems, once the country takes the desperate step to develop nuclear weapons again, the lead time to a nuclear breakthrough will be too short for the international community to respond effectively.
7.Other adverse effects of the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine collaboration
7.1 Serious nuclear security risks
The US and some other Western countries have been sending nuclear-powered submarines to patrol other countries' waters under the banner of "freedom of navigation" for years, and these submarines cause serious radioactive pollution to the surrounding environment in case of nuclear accidents. Since 1954, there have been more than 140 accidents of various scales involving American nuclear-powered submarines, including many major ones such as reactor failures and sinking of nuclear-powered submarines. After the collision accident of the US Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine "USS Connecticut" in the South China Sea in October 2021, the US deliberately delayed and concealed the details. So far, it has not yet given a responsible and detailed account of whether the accident caused nuclear leakage or damage to the marine environment, causing widespread suspicion and criticism. What is true of the US is even truer of Australia, a country without the appropriate accident handling capabilities and experience. In the event of an accident, a large amount of radioactive nuclear waste will be released into the sea, which will not only be a direct violation of the South Pacific Nuclear-Free Zone Treaty, but also seriously damage the global marine environment and endanger human health.
7.2 Potential arms race in nuclear-powered submarines
The AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine deal will prompt other countries to reconsider their submarine ambitions, unleashing new nuclear proliferation momentum among non-nuclear-weapon states that pursue nuclear-powered submarines or have expressed a similar intention. The resources and technologies required to build and operate these nuclear-powered submarines are daunting for most countries. However, the bad precedent set by the AUKUS deal is likely to stimulate some countries to try and possess nuclear-powered submarines in the same way, thus triggering a submarine arms race. Some may even try to cross the nuclear threshold, thus stimulating regional countries to expand their military power, which will raise the risk of military conflicts and ultimately pose a great threat to world peace and stability.
7.3 The transfer of Tomahawk Cruise Missiles will pose a great challenge to the current international missile export control regimes
Upon the announcement of AUKUS, the three countries emphasized that the US and the UK would not only assist Australia in building nuclear-powered submarines, but also provide it with long-range precision-strike capabilities, including Tomahawk Cruise Missiles, joint air-to-surface standoff missiles, long-range anti-ship missiles, hypersonic missiles and precision-strike guided missiles. The Tomahawk Cruise Missile, for example, is an offensive nuclear-capable weapon developed by the US and has been deeply marked by American militarism since its inception. The deal this time will involve the latest version of Tomahawk, with a range of 1,700km, far exceeding the maximum limit of the "Missile Technology Control Regime" (MTCR). Ironically, the three countries, who are not only members but also major advocates of the MTCR, are now putting the pursuit of defense capabilities ahead of their non-proliferation and export control commitments, in stark contrast to the restrained, prudent and responsible attitude of other countries in missile transfer. This once again reflects their double standards in international order, and poses a great challenge to international missile export control regimes, including MTCR.
7.4 Profound negative impact on global strategic balance and stability
The development of AUKUS and the proposed nuclear-powered submarine collaboration are, in essence, attempting to drawing ideological lines and creating a new military bloc. The move will aggravate geopolitical tensions. While the international community is generally opposed to cold war and division, the US, openly violating its policy declaration of not engaging in a new Cold War, gangs up to create an Anglo-Saxon "circle", mobilizes resources toward the Indo-Pacific region, applies high-tech and strategic forces to expand its military influence, and puts geopolitical self-interest ahead of international solidarity. Such a move represents a resurgence of Cold War thinking and will exacerbate the risk of military confrontation and conflict. Nuclear-powered submarines not only have a mobile strategic strike capability, but also have the potential to carry nuclear weapons. With Australia attached to the US and UK leading to increased military capabilities as a group, the nuclear balance among nuclear-weapon states and global strategic stability will be profoundly impacted.
8.The AUKUS countries are urged to immediately revoke the wrong decision, and the international community is called upon to take joint action to safeguard the global nuclear nonproliferation regime
On June 6，2022，upon China's proposal, the IAEA decided by consensus to add a formal agenda item for the Board of Governors to discuss "Transfer of nuclear materials in the context of AUKUS and its safeguards in all aspects under the NPT". This is the third time that the IAEA has reviewed this agenda item since the Board of Governors in November 2021 and March 2022. This reflects the serious concern of the members of the Board of Governors on this matter and the somber realization that it is beyond the existing mandate of the IAEA Secretariat and must be explored and solved by the IAEA member states through an intergovernmental process. In light of these developments, we hereby urge these three countries to immediately revoke the wrong decision, and at the same time call on the international community to act together to safeguard the global nuclear nonproliferation regime and prevent the international order from being affected again.
8.1 The AUKUS countries are urged to immediately revoke their wrong decisions
The US and the UK, as nuclear-weapon states under the NPT, should abandon their old "Cold War" thinking and narrow geopolitical ideas, immediately stop their dangerous nuclear proliferation practices, immediately revoke their wrong decisions, faithfully fulfill their international non-proliferation obligations, and do more things beneficial to the international non-proliferation regime and world peace and security. Australia, as a non-nuclear-weapon state under the NPT, should cease its dangerous collaboration with the other two countries with a sense of responsibility for its own people and the international community as a whole, pending a solution is determined by consensus among all member states of the IAEA.
8.2 The international community is called upon to take joint actions to safeguard the global nuclear nonproliferation regime
We also call on the international community to take pragmatic actions to safeguard the object and purpose of the NPT and jointly maintain the integrity, effectiveness and authority of the global nuclear nonproliferation regime. Firstly, joint efforts should be made to promote the early establishment of a special committee-like regime by the IAEA, open to all member states, to discuss the legal and technical aspects of the application of safeguards on nuclear submarine power reactors and related nuclear materials in non-nuclear-weapon states, and to submit recommendations to the IAEA Board of Governors and the UN General Assembly. Secondly, broader discussions should be held within the international multilateral disarmament and non-proliferation regime, such as the five nuclear-weapon states (P5), the UN Security Council, the UN General Assembly First Committee and the UN Conference on Disarmament. In particular, there should a separate agenda at the 10th NPT Review Conference to consider the transfer of nuclear materials, safeguards and other issues affecting the NPT as a result of the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine collaboration. Thirdly, with this as a warning and from a practical point of view, efforts should be stepped up to improve the comprehensiveness of the current global nuclear nonproliferation regime and clarify the scope of application of the relevant provisions in legal instruments, so as to avoid malicious use and confusion by certain states with ulterior motives.
1:According to IAEA report, HEU refers to the uranium with a U-235 isotopic content of greater than or equal to 20%. Generally, uranium with a U-235 isotopic content greater than or equal to 90% is considered weapons-grade.
2:International Panel on Fissile Materials, "US study of reactor and fuel types to enable naval reactors to shift from HEU fuel".
3:This is stated in a related article by Tariq Rauf, Director of the Arms Control and Nonproliferation Program of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Sweden.
4:According to IAEA report, 25 kilograms of weapons-grade HEU or
5:kilograms of weapons-grade plutonium constitutes a "significant quantity," i.e., the minimum quantity to make one nuclear weapon.
6:United Nations, Office for Disarmament Affairs, “South Pacific Nuclear-Free Zone Treaty: Status” http://disarmament.un.org/treaties/t/rarotonga and “Nuclear-Weapon-Free-Zones: South Pacific,” Inventory of International Nonproliferation Organizations and Regimes, Center for Nonproliferation Studies, Last Update: 11 May 2012.
7:Australian Archives (ACT): A1945/13 186-5-3; Memo from Athol Townley, Minister for Air, to Philip McBride, Minister for Defense September 12, 1956, p. 1.
8:Australian Archives (ACT): A1945/13,186-5-3; Extracts from Notes of Meeting in Cabinet Room at Parliament House, Canberra at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 15, 1957 (Top Secret).
9:PRO: D0 35/8287; Cabinet: Prime Minister’s Commonwealth Tour, Brief by the Commonwealth Relations Office, Supply of Kiloton Bombs to Australia, January/February 1958, GEN 622/1/60, December 18, 1957, p. 1.
10:Australian Archives (ACT): A1838/269, TS680-10; Record of Discussions with Mr. Aubrey Jones, Minister of Supply in the United Kingdom Government, 13th August, 1958 (Top Secret).
11:PRO: D0 35/8287; Memo from F. R. Carey, UK Joint Service Liaison Staff, to William S Bates, Office of High Commissioner for the United Kingdom, Canberra, October 31, 1958, p. 2; Cawte, Atomic Australia, p. 108.
12:PRO: D0 35/8287; Memo from F. R. Carey, UK Joint Service Liaison Staff, to William S Bates, Office of High Commissioner for the United Kingdom, Canberra, October 31, 1958, p. 2; Cawte, Atomic Australia, p. 108.
13:PRO: DO 35/8288; Committee Minutes, Ministry of Defence, Co-operation with Australia in the Development of New Weapons, (S.E. (0)C / P (60)25) July 19, 1960, pp. 1, 5 (Secret).
14:PRO: D0 35/8287; Memo from N. Pritchard, [Acting Deputy Under-Secretary of State, CRO], to the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations, July 20, 1961. pp. 1-2.
15:PRO: DO 35/8288; Draft Minute from Secretary of State to Prime Minister, March 21, 1960; PRO: DO 35/8288, Outward Telegram from Commonwealth Relations Office, Canberra, No. 471, March 30, 1960 (Top Secret).
16:Australian Archives (ACT): A5818/2; Robert Menzies to the Cabinet, Nuclear Tests Conference: Control Posts in Australia, Submission No. 1156, V6, pp. 1-6 (Secret).
17:Australian Archives (ACT): A5818/2; Robert Menzies to the Cabinet, Nuclear Tests Conference: Control Posts in Australia, Submission No. 1156, V6, p. 13 (Secret).
18:Australian Archives (ACT): A5818/2; Cabinet Minute, Canberra, June 13, 1961, Decision No. 1383, Submission No. 1156, Nuclear Tests Conference: Control Posts in Australia, V6 (Secret).
Howson, The Howson Diaries..., pp. 181- 183.
19:Archives of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Unregistered document; Paper y Department of Supply and A.A.E.C., Costs of a Nuclear Explosives Programme, p. (Top Secret).
20:The "Missile Technology Control Regime", aiming to prevent the proliferation of the missiles capable of carrying weapons of mass destruction and related technologies, restricts member countries from exporting ballistic missiles and cruise missiles with a range of more than 300km and a payload of more than 500kg.
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What Does Knife Sharpening Cost? Part 1
What does it cost to have a knife sharpened?
Well, it depends…
The basic cost to sharpen a knife with a blade under six-inches long is $7.00. This cost includes cleaning the knife blade of normal tarnish. The handle is also cleaned and, in the case of knives with wooden handles, the wood is lightly sanded and then reconditioned with mineral oil. The sharpened knife blade is wiped down and the clean knife is wrapped in paper for safety.
After sharpening, your knife will be as sharp as the day it was purchased – usually sharper! You can effortlessly slice paper, meat, and vegetables. In addition, the clean sharp knife will be easy to maintain with just a few strokes on a hone after usage.
Large knives with blades over six-inches and cleavers cost $9.00 to sharpen. These prices include knives with partial or full serrations, including electric knife blades.
Now there are some exceptions to these prices. Here are some examples:
1. Knives that that have broken tips, deep nicks and dents or have flat edges require extra time and expertise and will be charged an additional $3.00 each.
2. If your knife has been sharpened many times, sharpened incorrectly, or has a blunt profile from the factory it may require re-profiling. This means additional metal must be removed from the blade before the cutting edge can be sharpened. Re-beveling of the blade angles will be charged an additional $3.00 to $6.00, depending on the angle and length of the blade.
3. Knife sharpening prices INCLUDE cleaning the blade. However, heavily tarnished and rusty blades will be charged AT LEAST an additional $3.00 each.
4. Knife sharpening prices INCLUDE cleaning the handle. However, badly damaged or loose wooden handles will be repaired, sanded and re-oiled at an additional charge of $3.00 each.
5. Machetes and swords are NOT knives! These long blades will cost more to sharpen. Each is a different case depending on the length, condition of the edge, and the type of steel used. Some rare collectible swords may be too valuable to touch, risking lowering their value!
6. Axes and hatchets usually cost $9.00 to sharpen and nicks and flat spots are assumed.
7. Pruners and lopers usually cost $6.00 to sharpen the one cutting edge. These outdoor tool sharpening prices include cleaning and oiling the tool. But excessive rust and pitch will be charged and additional $3.00 each.
8. Straight scissors usually cost $6.00 to sharpen. Very large upholstery shears and pinking shears cost $9.00. Randy does not sharpen convex barber scissors.
9. Randy does not sharpen drill bits, router bits, lawn mower blades or other power tool blades including saws. (I will sell you an inexpensive carbide sharpener for $5.00, though.)
10. Randy DOES sharpen wood chisels and hand plane blades. Chisels cost $6.00 to sharpen. Plane blades cost $9.00 to sharpen.
In every case, YOUR satisfaction is guaranteed. Randy will insist that you inspect the blade after sharpening BEFORE you pay! He will not stop until you are satisfied. The sharpening cost also includes tips and instruction on how to maintain the sharp edge as long as possible. With care, your knife may not need to be re-sharpened for a year.
Next, we will discuss the actual sharpening process Randy uses to restore the edge to your knives.
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Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, 21, of Arvada, Colorado, United States purchased a Ruger AR-556 at Eagles Nest Armory in Arvada on March 16, 2021. It is a variant of the Ruger SR-556, an AR-15 style semi-automatic rifle manufactured by U.S. firearms company Sturm, Ruger & Co. also known as Ruger.
In September 2014, Ruger announced the Ruger AR-556, which uses traditional direct impingement action. It was produced to compete with the Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport and other AR-15 models.
Alissa passed a background check when he bought a Ruger AR-556, a senior law enforcement source told CNN. Using the rifle, he fired at the King Soopers grocery store in Boulder, Colorado on March 22, 2021.
“We are absolutely shocked by what happened and our hearts are broken for the victims and families that are left behind,” Eagles Nest Armory owner John Mark Eagleton told the publication. He said his gun shop will continue to fully cooperate with investigators.
“Ensuring every sale that occurs at our shop is lawful, has always been and will always remain the highest priority for our business,” Eagleton stated. “Regarding the firearm in question, a background check of the purchaser was conducted as required by Colorado law and approval for the sale was provided by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.”
With the Ruger AR-556 bought at Eagles Nest Armory, Alissa killed 10 people including Boulder Police Department officer Eric Talley, 51, and King Soopers employees Teri Leiker, 51, Rikki Olds, 25, and Denny Stong, 20. The other victims were Jody Waters, 65, Lynn Murray, 62, Kevin Mahoney, 61, Kevin Mahoney, 61, Suzanne Fountain, 59, Tralona Bartkowiak, 49, and Neven Stanisic, 23.
Local sheriff offices issue permit required for concealed carry to county residents in Colorado, which is a shall issue state for concealed carry. Neither long guns nor handguns require permit for open carry except in Denver and other posted areas.
In Colorado, state permit is not required to purchase long guns and handguns. Firearm registration is also not required.


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Consistently delivering some of the best pocket folding knives on the market, we felt it only right to include one of their best, the Paramilitary 2. Kershaw Cryo G10 is their latest design, and it has been stealing everyone’s attention since then. Since then SOG has always been a trusted name, especially in Military surroundings. As the name states, EDC knives are the tools for daily use. This small depression in the blade is used to pull it open. We’ve been using various forms pocket knives … These are the best pocket knives in my kit. This beauty is burly and clearly ready for action. You can get your hands on this masterpiece for only $7.97 (check price on Amazon). Nothing wasted â this is the essential Swiss Army Knife. And you can get one in many configurations and blade steels. 2020 popular Ranking Keywords trends in Tools, Knives, Sports & Entertainment, Outdoor Tools with micro pocket knife and Ranking Keywords. Because of the generic name, there is an extensive list of everyday carry knives out there, which makes the choice of knives exhausting. Blade length: 1.5 inches Overall length: 4 inches. Read more…. The RAT 2is one of our favorite budget blades as few other folding knives offer the equivalent performance, fit and features at this price point. The 283 Nano Bantam keychain knife from Buck eschews the strict utilitarian profile of their Mini Buck Folding knife in favor of the more imposing and, frankly, pleasing profile of the standard folding pocket knife (complete with nail notch on the blade). Timber Wolf MINI Money Clip Folding Pocket Knife Spring Assisted Open EDC Wood. Starting from the general dimensions and details the Tenacious has an overall length of 7 3/4″ which makes it a large knife that is ideal for outdoor use. For those who just need a simple folding pocket knife to cut string, slice some lunchmeat, or maybe clean a trout, the Opinel No. This extra coat makes it more robust, and the black matte finish just adds up to the design. The knife consists of a 3.25” laser sharp drop point blade, made up of S30V steel. After testing 28 pocket knives in over 60 hours of research, we found the Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT) Drifter is the best for most people. It comes with performance and style. The SOG Flash AT-XRÂ is one of our favorite spring-assisted knives. The CRKT Pilar is a good example of an affordable framelock knife. SOG Key Knife. Along with all these features, the Vantage comes at a reasonable price of $56 (check today’s price) and that with a lifetime warranty so you can trust this one. If you can only legally carry a smaller knife, be sure to check out our guide to the 14 Best Small Pocket Knives for EDC. The most exciting part of this EDC knife is its ‘fishtail’ shaped wooden handle. The Gerber Fastball ($105) is a great little knife with a wonderfully fidgety opening motion. For this edition of Pocket Preps, we defined micro knives as those with blades that measure 2 inches or less. Plain edges are easier to sharpen and work for most uses. This means you can cut paper or thick ropes with one knife. It’s a fairly expensive knife, but if you need one do-all pocket knife that you can open letters with at the office and press into tough use on the weekends, this should be the top of your list. Starting from the blade, CRKT No Time Off has a CTS BD1 Steel blade that is 2.99”. The blade is made of 8Cr13Mov Stainless steel, which is inexpensive steel but works like any other expensive alternative. For most people, they like it as it can work as an EDC knife or also as a tactical knife. Sadly, even with exceptional ratings, Kershaw quit making it. This small knife uses premium S30V steel for the blade and fits nicely on a chain or in the pocket. As you know, pocket knives come in varying sizes, weight, and quality. To close the knife, you simply press down on the exposed part of the spine, which is generally located on the butt of the handle. This masterpiece is loaded with amazing features. To open, simply put pressure on the blade, and the spring-assisted mechanism will do the rest. Known as the strongest assist locking mechanism, it opens the blade in no time and locks it right into the place. Never use a dull blade again with this step-by-step guide on how to sharpen your pocket knife. It’s worth noting that some other knife aficionados really dislike this knife, so it may not be your cup of tea. Considering the price, this material works best for Recon 1. CRKT No Time Off also comes with a pocket clip that is designed so perfectly that it does not hinder the grip; instead, it provides a more comfortable grip on the knife. At Knivesandtools you can choose from hundreds of pocket knives. When it comes to my knife collection, I admit it might be a little, um, extensive. At any given time, I have 20 to 30 knives, some of which I’ve had for years, while others are brand-new. It’s super tough and able to handle borderline abuse.Â It has a medium-size blade, with a 3.44-inch cutting edge. 8 Cool Pocket Knives MicroBlades You Should Have - Best Pocket Knife In The World. James Brand is a relatively new player in the knife market. The new steel liners and a wrap around four-finger grip provide a very firm grasp on the knife. In this guide, we'll break down why you might want to consider small pocket knives, what to look for in a pocket-friendly EDC knife, and highlight the best EDC knives around the 2.5” to 3” sweet spot that are a cut above the rest. around many of them its very difficult to find the best one out of many. A gentleman’s knife is ideal for small pant pockets and daily use. There’s no denying it: I’m a knife knut. And at the risk of leaving out some great knives, I’ll go out on a limb to say these are the best pocket knives you can buy on every budget. Even though it feels very robust at 5.15 ounces in your hand, it sits nicely in the pocket and isn’t too overwhelming for EDC use. For instance, one might need an EDC knife for hard manual work, while some might need it for collection purposes. Shop the top 25 most popular Ranking Keywords at the best prices! Here, we break down a few of the common questions people have when purchasing a pocket knife. It gives a strong grip on the knife and makes it easy to use. The Buck 110 is one of the most classic knives of all time. It’s always easier to maintain a knife and keep it sharp than to let it get dull and have to reprofile the blade. We selected 20 knife models from different manufacturers and companies to showcase. The specific Speedsafe design of Kershaw makes G10 to be folded and unfolded exceptionally swiftly. By definition, my favorite pocket knives are all folding knives. Learn how to live, work, and play â and stay connected! Tenacious Plain Edge knife has checked all the boxes making it the favorite knife of most EDC pocket knives experts. The built-in bottle opener works as a bonus on this masterpiece. One of the main reasons why this knife has been people’s favorite list is because it has been created by Robert Young Pelton. However, not all EDC pocket knives are ultralight and high-quality. The Trident also has the same tactical roots, but with some changes, it is considered as one of the best Every day Carry knives available in the market. We specialize in tactical, automatic, and OTF knives. From the sleek finish of the blade to the smart design of the handle, Zero Tolerance offers you everything you want in an EDC knife. It comes with the different notch in the handle that can prove to be useful in an emergency situation, even when the knife is closed. The sleek and sharp CPM S30V steel blade makes this EDC knife to be the finest choice. Another new feature includes the back-mounted liner lock. Victorinox Classic SD Mini Swiss Army Pocket Knife Red ort Black 58MM. Despite the small size, this incredible EDC knife fulfills all its functions. Benchmade is another renowned name when it comes to EDC knives manufacturers. If you need any more implements, it’s time to step up to a full-size multitool. You can order it online for around $150(Check current price), and it’s worth the price. Zero tolerance is one of the popular editions is the knife industry. It fits perfectly in the palm and has excellent ergonomics. A camping knife comes in handy for a number of purposes when camping; some of them are discussed below. With testing through different scenarios and sharpening them to test tools, a lot of my knives filter in and out of storage. It costs $231 (, The overall design and the strength of Mini-Barrage speak for itself. It has a CPM S30V steel full flat-ground blade that is 3.5″ long, the full knife is 8.3″ overall and 4.8″ when folded. They live on my nightstand and wind up in my pocket on the reg. From the satin finish blade to AXIS-Assist locking mechanism, Benchmade has delivered you everything in this EDC knife. They retain a sharp edge well, but the sharpening process is more complicated and time-consuming. Please keep in mind there are literally dozens of very common knife steels, and some do have better performance than S30V. Therefore, there are a lot of factors that need to be considered while selecting the perfect EDC pocket knives.
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Please excuse my poor video editing (and marksmanship).
We went shooting last weekend, here’s some “highlights.”
Aurora shot her brand new Kel-Tec PF9 for the first time. She wasn’t quite ready for the recoil, but by the end of the day, she was shooting much better (I probably should have gotten video of that, too…)
Mike just bought a Springfield XD 40, so he needed to put a few rounds through it and make sure it works.
I am still breaking in my Smith & Wesson M&P Compact 9mm. (Awesome gun).
My brother Bart, his wife Raquel and Mike’s dad whose name escapes me came along, too.
I’d also like to publicly apologize to Bart for making fun of his need to practice in the video. Also, the black rifle you see in the video is his Mossberg .22.
Mike’s dad brought the 50 caliber black powder rifle that Aurora shoots at the end. He also brought a fun revolver that shoots the 22 magnums. I forgot to get video of that.
Music by Kevin MacLeod


Friday, March 30, 2018
Appeals Court: Assault rifles not protected by the 2nd Amendment
The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Maryland's ban on 45 kinds of assault weapons, including the AR-15. It also limits magazines to 10 rounds. The vote was 10 - 4. Hopefully they are setting a national standard for reasonable gun control.


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The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Würger (English: Shrike) is a German single-seat, single-engine fighter aircraft designed by Kurt Tank in the late 1930s and widely used during World War II. Along with its well-known counterpart, the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the Fw 190 became the backbone of the Luftwaffe's Jagdwaffe (Fighter Force).
Фокке-Вульф FW-190 (нем. Фронтовые редкие снимки истребителей "Фокке-Вульф" FW-190. Данный Пост предназначен исключительно вниманию любителей военной истории и истории военной техники. Никакой пропагандой не является. Фокке-Вульф FW-190 (нем. Focke-Wulf FW-190 Würger ) - немецкий одноместный одномоторный поршневой истребитель-моноплан, стоявший на вооружении Люфтваффе во время Второй мировой войны.
The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 F-8 is a German single-seat, single-engine fighter aircraft designed by Kurt Tank in the late 1930s and widely used during WWII. Along with its well-known counterpart, the Messerschmitt Bf-109, the Focke-Wulf 190 became the backbone of the Luftwaffe’s Jagdwaffe (fighter force). The twin-row BMW 801 radial engine that powered most operational versions enabled the Fw 190 to lift larger loads than the Bf-109. This allowed it to be used as a day fighter, fighter-bomber, ground-attack aircraft and, to a lesser degree, night fighter.
FOCKE WULF 190-A Gallery.
Many consider the Focke-Wulf Fw190 to be the best Luftwaffe fighter plane of the Second World War. It was rightly one of the most famous and feared. The Fw190 was designed just as war was about to break out. The first flight by one of these fighters took place on the 1st of June 1939, three months before the German invasion of Poland triggered the war in Europe. It would go on to become a vital part of the Luftwaffe, Germany’s air force. The Fw190 first appeared in combat in September 1941. Launched into the fighting in the skies above France, it provided a shock to the Allied airmen facing it. A German Focke-Wulf Fw 190. Challenging the Spitfire
It proved to be an outstanding fighter in its own right
Focke-Wulf completed 102 190A-1s at the Bremen and Marienburg factories between June and October 1941. To address the issue, the aircraft had to be lengthened. One of these squadrons facing this flying circus was Jg26 equipped with Bf 109 F-4 and the new Fw 190 A-1. In July 1941 parts of Jg26 were moved to Le Bourget. Here they were the first to be trained on the Focke Wulf 190 A-1. Following August the 6. squadron of Gruppe II was equipped entirely with the new fighter and until September the entire group was refitted. Still Bf 109F-4 remained in service with them and ultimately the Messerschmidt would stick as the units fighter type.
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- Common Weapon - no skill bonus
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Main Weapons[edit | edit source]
All Main Weapons have the standard attribute Might which is an indicator for the possible amount of damage. Depending on the quality of the found weapons they can be rolled with a second stat that usually increase the damage of a particular skill.
Cryomancer[edit | edit source]
The Cryomancer uses a Crystal as weapon.
- Frosty Crystal - Cryobeam and both charge levels of Icy Missile inflict 40/60/80/80 % more critical damage.
- Rejuvenating Crystal - Northern Breeze restores an additional 60/100/150/150 points of Cryogen and reduces the cooldown of Heart of Ice by 30/60/90/90 seconds, and Whiteout and Snowstorm by 6/12/18/18 seconds.
- Lustering Crystal - The Cryomancer has a 33/67/100/100 % chance to gain 5 additional points of Cryogen every second.
- Cryotrap explosion inflicts 132/264/396/396 % more damage.
Paladin[edit | edit source]
The Paladin uses, as his nature is, an one handed Sword for battle.
- After Onslaught I or Onslaught II the next Punishing Bolt deals 20/40/60/60 % more damage for 5 seconds.
- Paladin inflicts 8/16/32/32 % more damage on the Holy Ground.
- Seal of Light, Punishing Bolt, and Divine Scourge have an 8/16/24/24 %, 12/24/36/36 %, 16/32/48/48 % chance to apply an effect to the paladin that will increase the damage of the next Seal of Light by 150%.
Lightbinder[edit | edit source]
The Lightbinder is using a Rod to transmit the power of light through himself against his enemies or to protect allies.
- Starstorm inflicts 10/20/30/30 % more damage. Pulsating Flare has a 8/11/15/15 % (instead of 5%) chance to recharge it.
- Sparks of Anger inflict 33/67/100/100 % more impulse damage.
- Blessing of the Sun lasts 2/4/6/6 seconds longer.
- Merciful Blow cooldown is reduce by 2/4/6/6 seconds and has a 33/67/100/100 % chance to generate 2 charges of increased damage.
Kinetic[edit | edit source]
The Kinetic needs the Reactor Core to be able to remove the physical laws around him.
- Critical Sledgehammer attack inflict 8/16/32/32 % more damage.
- Stone Projectile and Stone Spear inflict 10/20/30/30 % more damage.
- Demolition consumes all resource, but the damage dealt to the selected enemy is increased by 0.1/0.2/0.3/0.3 % for each consumed point of energy.
Archer[edit | edit source]
Well what a surprise that the Archer uses a Bow as main weapon.
- First Aimed Shot in a fight inflicts 22/44/66/66 % more damage.
- Single Shot applies Accurate Shot to the target that can be stacked up to 3 times.The effect increases the damage dealt to the target by the Archer by 2/4/6/6 % for 10 seconds.
Necromancer[edit | edit source]
The right hand of the death, the Necromancer, is using the Scythe to show his enemies what awaits them.
Slayer[edit | edit source]
The Slayer is an agile fighter, and so is his Twin Sword
- Blood Harvest inflicts 60/120/180/180 % more damage.
- Swinging Chains inflicts 23/46/69/69 % more damage and increase damage from Backstab by 55/60/65/65 %.
- Backflip inflicts 65/130/195/195 % more damage to enemies with less than 50% health.
Knight[edit | edit source]
For the noble Knight no weapon fits more than their Spear.
- Crushing Blow inflicts 12/24/48/48 % more damage when Impulse Charge is activated.
- Violent Wrath Spear - Tantrum lasts 4/6/12/12 seconds longer and Resolute Defense last 2/4/6/6 seconds longer.
- Rapid Hunting Spear - Falcon Attack and Cutting Grass inflict ##/40/##/## % more damage if the enemy's health is lower than and ##/26/##/## % more damage otherwise.
- Shattering Spear - Resolute Strike and Resolute Strike II consume 16/32/48/48 % less resource if their target is affected by Infirmity.
Berserker[edit | edit source]
What kinda weapon could a Berserker use better that a mighty two handed Chain Sword.
- Fracture inflict 36/72/110/110 % more damage.
- Uncontrollable Rage will increase all damage dealt by 12/18/24/24 %.
- Thirst for Battle will increase all damage dealt by 5/10/15/15 %.
- Crippling Blow will deal 20.5/22/25/25 % more damage when used after Carnage.
Warlock/Witch[edit | edit source]
As each Sorcerer of which holds on its own, the Warlock/Witch is using a Broom to cast his destruction.
Monk[edit | edit source]
The inner balance of this fighter, allows the Monk to crush his enemies with a Battle Staff.
Alchemist[edit | edit source]
For the Alchemist, the Manipulators the tool to inflict damage to his enemies or super powers to him and his allies.
- You can use Stimulant Injection on yourself, but it's duration and effectiveness will be reduced by 60%.
- The cooldown of Transformation is reduced by 10 seconds, and its duration is increased by 2.5 seconds.
- Killing a pack enemy will give you 25 catalysts; an ordinary enemy - 3 times as many; an elite enemy - 10 times as many; killing a boss - 20 times as many.
Gunner[edit | edit source]
Well what a surprise: The Gunner needs a Hand Cannon to do all the Gunner stuff.
- Killing an enemy will increase the damage from the next Fire Blast or Plasma Beam by 75/150/225/225 %.
- Mine Ring inflicts 40/80/160/160 % more damage. Doubles the maximum base damage of Missile Salvo for 3/6/9/9 seconds if used against the same target.
- Plasma Stream inflicts 14/23/30/30 % more damage.


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