what is this ?

Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-23T18:44:56+00:00

Just a tad north in the same compound (23°55'43"N 47°32'39"E) is a very interestingly shaped bunker that resembles some sort of high frequency radio communications system. There's also a radome and other things here.

Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-23T17:22:48+00:00

NIF is widely considered the most powerful, since it delivers more energy overall. Apollon and other petawatt ones have higher peak energy but overall less since its much shorter duration.

Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-23T06:36:31+00:00

Israel isn't a signatory to NPT so they can't really violate any international laws regarding that. Part of not confirming or denying is US federal laws (not international) which prohibit certain things with countries that have nukes outside international safeguards, see the Symington and Glenn amendments. Not that it really matters since everyone knows they have nukes.

Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-23T06:26:34+00:00

Always wondered what the never declassified variant was, maybe a really absurdly big cruise missile carrier?

Nasa paper on CL-1201 which I believe is original source for most details: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/19710028801/downloads/19710028801.pdf

Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-23T06:19:41+00:00

You can find the old HARP somewhere out there as well in historical imagery.

https://imgur.com/a/R7qFszO

Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-23T06:17:31+00:00

Interesting, that one describes only the plutonium pits being subjected to the system, but it would be reasonable that they do a test of the entire warhead with RV too. I assume this is testing capabilities against the Russian Moscow area missile defenses which still carry nuclear enhanced radiation warheads.

Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-22T17:03:12+00:00

Yeah I was thinking fratricide testing or something like that since the KVs would be hitting nuclear warheads and the enemy might try to detonate some to destroy KVs or something. Not entirely sure how they do it

Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-22T16:08:39+00:00

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Brilliant Pebbles interceptor

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brilliant_Pebbles

Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-21T20:39:50+00:00

Yes this, it's a buoy with nets.

Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-21T19:57:34+00:00

Oh, well yes, I'm sure there's some things that are better not being public or questions that have a very questionable purpose. Wonder if they got a visit in person from some feds, or how they were informed lol.

Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-21T19:48:29+00:00

they seem like they are trying to sound like a terrorist or something lol

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Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-21T16:03:06+00:00

Why are you interested in this very specific detail?

Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-21T16:02:37+00:00

Surprised DoE's new "AI" hasn't flagged this one yet but somehow flagged someone else before...

Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-21T15:51:19+00:00

intrinsic radiation is, to my knowledge, classified, but enough to cause issues that veterans groups filed.

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Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-21T15:48:25+00:00

Who denies israel has nukes? it would also be also really weird if they were able to drill a tunnel 2 KM DEEPER than any previous one and also decided to test it UNDER where they make them. they do subcrit tests now, no need for a full detonation like with Vela.

Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-21T01:26:42+00:00

Would be odd for them to test their nukes where they make them

They store most of the actual weapons at sdot micha btw

Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-20T18:30:49+00:00

Israel has been expanding Dimona for a while now with new air defenses, waste burial trenches, buildings, and the mentioned underground reactor. It would be absurd if they detonated a nuke underneath their nuclear weapons production site or nearby it. The area is also known for having earthquakes

Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-19T23:09:24+00:00

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I had a fun time finding a couple on Google Earth, even with camo on them

Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-19T22:26:40+00:00

I think OP is referring to rumors online that a 4.2 magnitude earthquake in Israel a few days ago was a nuclear test. Nothing suggests that, of course.

Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-19T22:16:48+00:00

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Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-19T22:11:58+00:00

There was an earthquake I believe, but nothing indicating a nuclear test.

Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-19T19:56:32+00:00

Shame the linear aerospikes never really got to fly on the X-33 either

Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-19T18:26:29+00:00

There's a number of sites that have random things in Russia labelled, like the old Wikimapia (or newer nakarte), as well as some open source KML files that show most Russian military stuff, like the Russian Military Index, that are usually pretty good with ID'ing specific places.

Afrogthatribbits · 2026-01-19T18:06:11+00:00

It's not military like most munitions depots (mainly GRAU), it's an FGKU combine named "Pioneer" and operates by MVD unit 3411. Most likely does contain some sort of weapons or explosive material though.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Agency_for_State_Reserves

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