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Intercontinental ballistic missiles are typically designed for nuclear weapon delivery, with a range of over 5,500km.
- Beijing’s envoy says Washington seeks absolute military superiority
- American representative hits back, saying China wants to continue its ‘unabashed’ arms build-up
15-member council sits on Thursday with ‘threats to international peace and security’ on the agenda.
15-member council sits on Thursday with ‘threats to international peace and security’ on the agenda.
Officials also face criticism for failing to carry out inspections of the candidate locations, fuelling fears among local residents about radiation produced by radar units.
Officials also face criticism for failing to carry out inspections of the candidate locations, fuelling fears among local residents about radiation produced by radar units.
On May 3, 2019, North Korea carried out its first missile test since 2017.
On May 3, 2019, North Korea carried out its first missile test since 2017.
Purchases follow US President Donald Trump’s announcement in October that the country would leave the INF agreement.
Purchases follow US President Donald Trump’s announcement in October that the country would leave the INF agreement.
Kim Jong-un would have plenty to lose if he fires what would be his first rocket in 15 months. Such a move would undercut Chinese pressure for sanctions relief of its ally.
Kim Jong-un would have plenty to lose if he fires what would be his first rocket in 15 months. Such a move would undercut Chinese pressure for sanctions relief of its ally.
The unusual report said the US targets could be struck within five minutes of hypersonic missiles being launched from submarines. Just days ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow was militarily ready for a ‘Cuban Missile’ style crisis if the US wanted one
The unusual report said the US targets could be struck within five minutes of hypersonic missiles being launched from submarines. Just days ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow was militarily ready for a ‘Cuban Missile’ style crisis if the US wanted one
While traditionally focused on Pakistan, India’s defence objectives now clearly also include deterring China – and Beijing’s actions show that it has noticed.
While traditionally focused on Pakistan, India’s defence objectives now clearly also include deterring China – and Beijing’s actions show that it has noticed.
The growing US-China naval arms race is putting pressure on Beijing to reconsider its long-standing nuclear policy, analysts say.
The growing US-China naval arms race is putting pressure on Beijing to reconsider its long-standing nuclear policy, analysts say.
Symbolic timepiece remains as close as it has ever been to Armageddon, according to Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
Symbolic timepiece remains as close as it has ever been to Armageddon, according to Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
The Pentagon’s new missile defence review finds that a space-based system is needed to thwart threats from North Korea, Iran, China, Russia. Trump said the US ‘will now adjust its posture’ to defend against hypersonic missiles.
The Pentagon’s new missile defence review finds that a space-based system is needed to thwart threats from North Korea, Iran, China, Russia. Trump said the US ‘will now adjust its posture’ to defend against hypersonic missiles.
Several key pieces that could significantly improve the capabilities of the People’s Liberation Army are expected to be completed or delivered next year.
Several key pieces that could significantly improve the capabilities of the People’s Liberation Army are expected to be completed or delivered next year.
Navy carried out a flight test in the Yellow Sea late last month, though its range of 9,000km is still far behind that of the American and Russian submarine-launched ballistic missiles.
Navy carried out a flight test in the Yellow Sea late last month, though its range of 9,000km is still far behind that of the American and Russian submarine-launched ballistic missiles.
The Kinzhal hypersonic missile has already been flown on 89 missions, while the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle enters service next year, Russia says
The Kinzhal hypersonic missile has already been flown on 89 missions, while the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle enters service next year, Russia says
Withdrawing from the cold war-era treaty with Russia would allow the US to deploy ground-based missile systems in Asia, countering China’s own arms.
Withdrawing from the cold war-era treaty with Russia would allow the US to deploy ground-based missile systems in Asia, countering China’s own arms.
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.