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Intercontinental ballistic missiles are typically designed for nuclear weapon delivery, with a range of over 5,500km.
- US researchers say computer modelling suggests the weapons do not have significant advantages over ICMBs in terms of speed or invisibility
- Russia, China and the US are all working on an array of hypersonic weapons
State media reports that the rockets have ‘powerful striking capability’, with phrasing that implies they are capable of reaching at least as far as Japan.
State media reports that the rockets have ‘powerful striking capability’, with phrasing that implies they are capable of reaching at least as far as Japan.
CCTV series shows 10 types of short and intermediate-range missiles designed for a possible war with self-ruled island.
CCTV series shows 10 types of short and intermediate-range missiles designed for a possible war with self-ruled island.
Kim Jong-un has test-launched a range of new rockets, built a fleet of trucks that can deploy them, and is believed to be constructing a submarine.
Kim Jong-un has test-launched a range of new rockets, built a fleet of trucks that can deploy them, and is believed to be constructing a submarine.
Chinese scientists use computer simulation to update understanding of impacts on bombproof underground sites.
Chinese scientists use computer simulation to update understanding of impacts on bombproof underground sites.
Military and foreign policy specialists at Xiangshan forum discuss updating arms control structures, but China is reluctant to join US-Russian nuclear talks.
Military and foreign policy specialists at Xiangshan forum discuss updating arms control structures, but China is reluctant to join US-Russian nuclear talks.
‘SM-3 Block IIA interceptor test could be seen as a response to China launching two aircraft carrier killer missiles into the South China Sea,’ military expert Zhou Chenming says.
‘SM-3 Block IIA interceptor test could be seen as a response to China launching two aircraft carrier killer missiles into the South China Sea,’ military expert Zhou Chenming says.
While such defences protect the US against a North Korean strike, experts say they could push China and Russia to grow their nuclear arsenals.
While such defences protect the US against a North Korean strike, experts say they could push China and Russia to grow their nuclear arsenals.
The military has built an ‘underground Great Wall’ of tunnels to hide and move its arsenal of ballistic missiles, Wang Xiangsui tells Moganshan forum.
The military has built an ‘underground Great Wall’ of tunnels to hide and move its arsenal of ballistic missiles, Wang Xiangsui tells Moganshan forum.
A South Korean official said the North is building two new submarines, including a second one that can carry a submarine-launched ballistic missile.
A South Korean official said the North is building two new submarines, including a second one that can carry a submarine-launched ballistic missile.
US Navy floats plan to equip destroyers with hypersonic missiles to help contain China in the Pacific.
US Navy floats plan to equip destroyers with hypersonic missiles to help contain China in the Pacific.
An international treaty banning nuclear weapons has been ratified by a 50th country – Honduras – allowing it to enter into force after 90 days.
An international treaty banning nuclear weapons has been ratified by a 50th country – Honduras – allowing it to enter into force after 90 days.
Sources close to the military and a social media video suggest PLA has weapon with greater speed and range than existing Changjian missiles.
Sources close to the military and a social media video suggest PLA has weapon with greater speed and range than existing Changjian missiles.
Washington and Moscow give clashing accounts about extending their last major disarmament treaty.
Washington and Moscow give clashing accounts about extending their last major disarmament treaty.
North Korea has unveiled previously unseen intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) at an unprecedented predawn military parade. They were rolled out at a military parade held before dawn on October 10, 2020, to mark the 75th anniversary of the Workers’ Party. It was the nation’s first military parade to include ballistic missiles since Kim began meeting with international leaders, including US President Donald Trump, in 2018.
North Korea has unveiled previously unseen intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) at an unprecedented predawn military parade. They were rolled out at a military parade held before dawn on October 10, 2020, to mark the 75th anniversary of the Workers’ Party. It was the nation’s first military parade to include ballistic missiles since Kim began meeting with international leaders, including US President Donald Trump, in 2018.
PLA test-fired four medium-range ballistic missiles in the South China Sea on Wednesday, according to US defence official.
PLA test-fired four medium-range ballistic missiles in the South China Sea on Wednesday, according to US defence official.
However, China’s strength decreases the further the conflict arena is from the mainland: defence expert.
However, China’s strength decreases the further the conflict arena is from the mainland: defence expert.
‘We are in a highly alert state for combat,’ PLA commander says after launch of DF-26 and DF-16 missiles.
‘We are in a highly alert state for combat,’ PLA commander says after launch of DF-26 and DF-16 missiles.
The announcement came a day after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un hailed his own country’s development of ‘nuclear deterrence’.
The announcement came a day after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un hailed his own country’s development of ‘nuclear deterrence’.
Beijing has so far rejected pressure to join Washington and Moscow in talks, citing its smaller arsenal.
Beijing has so far rejected pressure to join Washington and Moscow in talks, citing its smaller arsenal.
Admiral Philip Davidson says the system needs to be operational within five years if the US is to stay ahead of its regional rivals’ technological advances.
Admiral Philip Davidson says the system needs to be operational within five years if the US is to stay ahead of its regional rivals’ technological advances.
American envoy tweets photo of empty negotiating table to needle Beijing over ‘no-show’ in Vienna, prompting sharp response.
American envoy tweets photo of empty negotiating table to needle Beijing over ‘no-show’ in Vienna, prompting sharp response.
Japan said the deployment process of the Aegis Ashore systems was stopped after the safety of two planned host communities could not be ensured.
Japan said the deployment process of the Aegis Ashore systems was stopped after the safety of two planned host communities could not be ensured.
China, India and Pakistan are modernising their weapons while Russia and the US shed old nuclear arms, according to peace institute.
China, India and Pakistan are modernising their weapons while Russia and the US shed old nuclear arms, according to peace institute.
US envoy Marshall Billingslea urges Beijing to reconsider, saying there should be ‘no more Great Wall of Secrecy on its build-up’.
US envoy Marshall Billingslea urges Beijing to reconsider, saying there should be ‘no more Great Wall of Secrecy on its build-up’.
China reiterates lack of interest in joining new round of talks.
China reiterates lack of interest in joining new round of talks.
With Covid-19 and protests raging, you may feel the need to bunker down in a luxury doomsday bolt-hole – complete with swimming pool, shooting range, cinema and climbing wall
With Covid-19 and protests raging, you may feel the need to bunker down in a luxury doomsday bolt-hole – complete with swimming pool, shooting range, cinema and climbing wall
Move appears to send warning signal to Washington and reflects Moscow’s concerns over development of prospective US weapons, including space-based ones.
Move appears to send warning signal to Washington and reflects Moscow’s concerns over development of prospective US weapons, including space-based ones.
The JL-3, which could reach the United States if launched from the Chinese coast, is expected to be used to arm Type 096 submarines.
The JL-3, which could reach the United States if launched from the Chinese coast, is expected to be used to arm Type 096 submarines.
Editor of nationalistic tabloid wants Beijing to increase warheads to 1,000, including at least 100 ballistic missiles that can reach US mainland.
Editor of nationalistic tabloid wants Beijing to increase warheads to 1,000, including at least 100 ballistic missiles that can reach US mainland.
Observers believe the American strategy is a cynical ploy to complicate and derail negotiations
With international tensions rising, disarmament deals can play an important part in maintaining stability, and all eyes will be on next month’s UN review conference
Washington is now free to test and deploy the intermediate-range missiles it believes it needs to compete with its most serious challenger. China’s growing arsenal sets the scene for the resurgence of nuclear geopolitics.