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Chinese Forces Fielding Intercontinental Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles Capable of Reaching U.S. West Coast, Pentagon Says
The Pentagon's annual report on Chinese military power indicates that the People’s Liberation Army is fielding the DF-27 anti-ship ballistic missile, which can target both land and maritime objectives...
Great Powers' Struggle Threatens World ... Pentagon Report on China’s Nuclear Warheads Ignites Situation ... Beijing Accuses Washington of Spreading False Narratives ... Warning About Tripartite Nuclear Arms Race ... End of New START Treaty Signals Russian-U.S. Escalation
The conflict between major powers, particularly the nuclear dynamics involving the U.S., Russia, and China, is increasingly worrying global security experts. The Pentagon's report on Chinese nuclear w...
China Must 'Forcefully Counter' U.S. Arms Sales To Taiwan: Wang Yi
During a speech at an annual international relations event, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that China will take forceful actions in response to significant US arms sales to Taiwan. This was a...
China expands nuclear warhead manufacturing capacity, research finds
New studies reveal that China has been increasing its capability to produce nuclear warheads, marking a significant enhancement in its nuclear arsenal capabilities....
China Adopts 'Warning Attack' Strategy and Expands Nuclear Warhead Manufacturing Capability
China has reportedly adopted a new military doctrine known as the 'warning attack', which entails launching an offensive response upon receiving enemy warnings of imminent attacks. The country is also...
China Loaded More Than 100 ICBMs and Refuses Arms Control Talks According to Pentagon Report
A recent Pentagon report highlights that China has deployed more than 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) without engaging in arms control discussions. The report underscores concerns abou...
China Preparing To Surpass 1000 Nuclear Warheads By 2030 - Pentagon Concerned
According to sources within the US Department of Defense, China is rapidly increasing its nuclear arsenal and could surpass 1,000 deployed nuclear warheads by 2030. This growth raises significant conc...
Pentagon Unfazed by Beijing Threats! US Will Continue to Vigorously Arm Taiwan
According to recent reports, despite threats from China, the U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) has stated that it will continue to provide robust military support and arms to Taiwan. This move is ...
Putin to Approve Key Parameters of Arms Programs and Defense Industry Development up to 2036
Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to approve key parameters for the country's arms programs and defense industry development through 2036, aiming to enhance military capabilities and technologica...
Strategic Arms Race: What Does Pentagon's New Report Say About China-Pakistan Defense Cooperation and Indian Concerns?
A new report from the Pentagon discusses concerns about the strategic arms race, focusing on defense cooperation between China and Pakistan and its implications for India. The report highlights growin...
China's Foreign Minister Denies Pentagon Report on Deployment of ICBMs as an Excuse for US Nuclear Modernization
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has questioned a recent Pentagon report which suggested that the deployment of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) by China is aimed at providing justification for...
Have we entered a new age of nuclear proliferation?
The article discusses concerns about the growth of nuclear arsenals since the end of the Cold War and highlights that nuclear weapons are becoming more deadly....
Deals, Droughts, and Demands
The article discusses recent interactions between Russia and the U.S., noting Russian President Vladimir Putin's directive to prepare for potential nuclear tests following comments by U.S. President D...
Is India fuelling an arms race in Asia or closing a deterrence gap?
India approved major defense packages worth $30 billion in 2025, which might signal the beginning of a regional arms race according to some observers following the recent clash with Pakistan. Others s...
Russia Claims Use of New Oreshnik Ballistic Missile Against Ukraine
Russian officials have announced that they employed a newly developed Oreshnik ballistic missile in attacks against Ukrainian targets. Details about the capabilities and impact of this new weapon syst...
Russia’s Navy Has Its Own Version of the Trump-Class ‘Battleship,’ and It’s A Real Mess
The article discusses Russia's Kirov-class battlecruiser as an analogy for the potential pitfalls of developing a new battleship class vessel, similar to the proposed US BBG(X) or 'Trump-class' ship. ...
China Deployed the Intercontinental DF-27 Missile: What Do We Know about It?
China has deployed the intercontinental DF-27 missile. Specific details regarding its range and capabilities are scarce but it is believed to be designed for precision strikes against land-based targe...
Sign of Concern ... Activists Comment on Report About Chinese Nuclear Missiles
Activists have expressed concerns over a recent report detailing China's advancements in nuclear missile technology. The report has sparked discussions among defense analysts and human rights activist...
China Denounces US Hypocrisy on Nuclear Disarmament
The People's Republic of China has criticized what it views as the United States' hypocritical stance on nuclear disarmament. China expresses concern over U.S. efforts to expand and modernize its own ...