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China’s silent nuclear warning to Russia: The new Type 096 submarine
At its current production rates, China is likely to have a far more menacing submarine force than Russia in short order—though its quality is still uncertain.
The landmark New START treaty's end, which occurs today, opens the door to the possibility of major nuclear posture changes.
The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States is set to expire this week, removing any caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century.
New START treaty expires, ending nuclear arms limits between U.S. and Russia for the first time in more than 50 years. No inspections, no caps on arsenals.
The United States and Russia could embark on an unrestrained nuclear arms race for the first time since the Cold War, unless they reach an eleventh-hour deal before their last remaining arms control treaty expires in less than a week.
Beijing, Moscow and shaken American allies are seeking new warheads as President Trump ends more than a half century of nuclear arms control with Russia.