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Hypersonic weapons could jeopardise global security

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RUSSIA/US/CHINA

The threat to global security from developing hypersonic weapons.

Hypersonic arms alter US-Russian threat perceptions

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RUSSIA/US

Hypersonic missiles and their implications.

Russian, US, Chinese hypersonic arms lack treaty curbs

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INT

Russia and China have several hypersonic weapons in service or near readiness. This class of weapon is raising concerns in the conventional and strategic realms, where security…

New missiles to up-arm old Russian ships

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RUSSIA

As naval shipbuilding weathers delays and budget constraints, the interim solution involves fitting advanced cruise missiles to vessels of all sizes. Their effectiveness and…

North Korea’s new missiles have multiple targets

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NORTH KOREA

These launches also have political aims, illustrated by an unprecedented weapons exhibition in Pyongyang. South Korea, too, staged an arms fair last week, its largest ever.

US-Russian talks seem modest but have grand ambitions

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RUSSIA

The dialogue process was agreed at the June 16 meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin, and reflects the same cautious but constructive tone. It is an opportunity…

Beijing's policy shifts raise nuclear weapons risks

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CHINA

China has also announced changes to its nuclear weapons posture, including a rebranding of its nuclear forces. Since becoming a nuclear weapons state in 1964, China has…

Chances of US-Russian treaty extension look slim

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RUSSIA/US

The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) will expire next February unless Moscow and Washington agree an extension. The White House has proposed replacing it with a…

Mulled US nuclear posture shift would lack credibility

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UNITED STATES

Potential US adoption of a 'no first use' nuclear weapons policy.

Use of low-cost space launchers could expand globally

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INTERNATIONAL

Outlook for low-cost satellite launchers.