With the New START treaty between Washington and Moscow expired, nuclear tension shifts toward the Pacific. The United States accuses China of increasing its arsenal with secret tests and demands its inclusion in future arms control pacts. Beijing rejects the accusations, denying an arms race. This scenario, without active limitation agreements, raises alarms about a new global strategic competition.
Advances in Hypersonic Missiles and Mobile Launchers 🚀
The technical development worrying analysts focuses on terrestrial mobile launch systems (TEL) and intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) with MIRV capability. Tests of hypersonic glide vehicles (HGV), such as the DF-17, are highlighted, which reduce the reaction time of defense systems. Modernization includes Type 094A class submarines with JL-3 missiles, expanding nuclear deterrence from the sea.
The Nuclear Club Now Has a Waiting List 🎯
It seems the exclusive club of nuclear powers with bilateral treaties has a new aspirant who doesn't want to sign the membership sheet. While the old members argue over game rules they no longer have, the new guest builds its own table in the basement. Current geopolitics can be summed up as: Weapons? No, thanks. How many does the neighbor have? Oh, well then yes, but secretly and for purely defensive reasons, of course.