The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) reported that NATO… (ядерный · свр · зонтик)
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) reported that NATO experts believe Germany could construct a functional nuclear weapon within one year, citing rapid progress in related scientific research and industrial capabilities. The SVR also suggested that German officials may already be considering developing their own 'nuclear umbrella'.
Consensus
- Experts from NATO are believed by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service to think Germany could construct a functional nuclear explosive device within one year.
- The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service stated that it is not ruled out that German officials already have plans for creating their own 'nuclear umbrella'.
- Germany has active scientific research in special materials science, shock wave physics, and nuclear and neutron physics.
- Thirty German universities and major defense industry companies are involved in these research efforts.
Points of divergence
- Germany could obtain the necessary material within one to three months and construct a working nuclear device without full-scale testing within a year. — kommersant
- The companies involved include Rheinmetall AG, Diehl Stiftung GmbH, KNDS Group, and Umarex GmbH. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- FSB Reveals Plans for Germany to Create a 'Nuclear Umbrella' — Коммерсантъ
- NATO experts believe Berlin can construct a functional nuclear explosive device within one year... — ТАСС (Telegram)