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Intercontinental ballistic missiles are typically designed for nuclear weapon delivery, with a range of over 5,500km.
- The US, Russia, China, France and the UK took a stand against the spread of nuclear weapons and their use in war, yet their pledge, as it stands, actually weakens the effectiveness of nuclear stockpiles in preventing conventional combat from breaking out
Observers say the president will have to factor in concerns at home and among allies about deterrence.
Observers say the president will have to factor in concerns at home and among allies about deterrence.
In an era of suspicion about China’s growing arsenal and the Aukus agreement, major nuclear-armed powers commit to using nuclear weapons only for defence.
In an era of suspicion about China’s growing arsenal and the Aukus agreement, major nuclear-armed powers commit to using nuclear weapons only for defence.
Nuclear weapons ‘should serve defensive purposes, deter aggression and prevent war’, joint statement says.
Nuclear weapons ‘should serve defensive purposes, deter aggression and prevent war’, joint statement says.
Britain, Canada and Australian forces involved in simulations of attacks on US satellite systems.
Britain, Canada and Australian forces involved in simulations of attacks on US satellite systems.
No word from the Chinese side, which could mean higher-level meeting in the offing, observer says.
No word from the Chinese side, which could mean higher-level meeting in the offing, observer says.
The test facilities are part of the secret behind China’s rapid development of hypersonic missiles and new-generation aircraft, say observers.
The test facilities are part of the secret behind China’s rapid development of hypersonic missiles and new-generation aircraft, say observers.
While India is cozying up to Australia, Japan and the US as part of the Quad, it is also a large customer for Russian arms and a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
While India is cozying up to Australia, Japan and the US as part of the Quad, it is also a large customer for Russian arms and a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
The test, if reports are accurate, is neither of drastically new technology nor shows capabilities the US does not possess or has not already considered. Still, that China is developing such systems indicates it is seeking ways to defeat US missile defences.
The test, if reports are accurate, is neither of drastically new technology nor shows capabilities the US does not possess or has not already considered. Still, that China is developing such systems indicates it is seeking ways to defeat US missile defences.
Country’s minimal deterrent policy remains but has to adjust to newer American missile defence systems, they argue.
Country’s minimal deterrent policy remains but has to adjust to newer American missile defence systems, they argue.
In the Indo-Pacific many countries are interested in nuclear and non-nuclear submarines and are developing, replacing or expanding their fleets.
In the Indo-Pacific many countries are interested in nuclear and non-nuclear submarines and are developing, replacing or expanding their fleets.
As of September 30, 2020, the US military maintained 3,750 active and inactive nuclear warheads, the lowest figure since the height of the Cold War.
As of September 30, 2020, the US military maintained 3,750 active and inactive nuclear warheads, the lowest figure since the height of the Cold War.
Former disarmament affairs envoy to UN calls for review of ‘no first use’ pledge as a way to counter growing military pressure from United States.
Former disarmament affairs envoy to UN calls for review of ‘no first use’ pledge as a way to counter growing military pressure from United States.
China was also expanding its nuclear arsenal with more warheads and a more sophisticated delivery system, said Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
China was also expanding its nuclear arsenal with more warheads and a more sophisticated delivery system, said Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
Engaging in arms limitation talks is a chance to show Beijing’s commitment to nuclear restraint. Being part of the conversation would also allow China to press for more stringent restraints on both the US and Russian nuclear arsenals.
Engaging in arms limitation talks is a chance to show Beijing’s commitment to nuclear restraint. Being part of the conversation would also allow China to press for more stringent restraints on both the US and Russian nuclear arsenals.
Reports suggest the PRC’s nuclear arsenal will grow more quickly than perhaps previously anticipated, said US State Department spokesman Ned Price.
Reports suggest the PRC’s nuclear arsenal will grow more quickly than perhaps previously anticipated, said US State Department spokesman Ned Price.
The US is seeking to renew an agreement with Manila governing US troop presence in the country, critical to Washington’s strategy to counter Chinese activity in the region.
The US is seeking to renew an agreement with Manila governing US troop presence in the country, critical to Washington’s strategy to counter Chinese activity in the region.
Russia and the United States still dominate, with more than 90 per cent of the world’s warheads, report says.
Russia and the United States still dominate, with more than 90 per cent of the world’s warheads, report says.
Testimony to the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission includes ways a skirmish, perhaps over Taiwan, could spin out of control.
Testimony to the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission includes ways a skirmish, perhaps over Taiwan, could spin out of control.
JL-3 ballistic missile can deliver multiple warheads – including nuclear – 10,000km, navy source says.
JL-3 ballistic missile can deliver multiple warheads – including nuclear – 10,000km, navy source says.
Satellite images show at least 16 of the launch facilities being constructed in a PLA training area in Inner Mongolia, according to US think tank report.
Satellite images show at least 16 of the launch facilities being constructed in a PLA training area in Inner Mongolia, according to US think tank report.
Test shows the US nuclear deterrent is ‘safe, secure, reliable and effective to deter twenty-first century threats and reassure our allies’, USAF says.
Test shows the US nuclear deterrent is ‘safe, secure, reliable and effective to deter twenty-first century threats and reassure our allies’, USAF says.
It is the second country after the US to possess interception technology which aims to knock out incoming missiles midflight.
It is the second country after the US to possess interception technology which aims to knock out incoming missiles midflight.
US Strategic Command head says Chinese military could change its ‘no first use’ policy at any moment.
US Strategic Command head says Chinese military could change its ‘no first use’ policy at any moment.
The last such remaining treaty between Washington and Moscow, which was about to expire on Friday, will now run to 2026.
The last such remaining treaty between Washington and Moscow, which was about to expire on Friday, will now run to 2026.
The new Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty became international law this month but a flaw may stifle it’s aims – the major nuclear states won’t sign up.
The new Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty became international law this month but a flaw may stifle it’s aims – the major nuclear states won’t sign up.
The deal between Moscow and Washington gives Beijing the chance to play catch-up, but it may face increasing pressure to join future talks on non-proliferation.
The deal between Moscow and Washington gives Beijing the chance to play catch-up, but it may face increasing pressure to join future talks on non-proliferation.
The submarine-launched weapon has a much greater range than previous versions and could put the PLA within striking distance of the continental USA, a report says.
The submarine-launched weapon has a much greater range than previous versions and could put the PLA within striking distance of the continental USA, a report says.