China’s Nuclear Buildup Is on Track Despite Graft Scandals, Pentagon Says

Corruption investigations may have shaken Beijing’s confidence in top commanders, but China’s military expansion hasn’t slowed, a report found.

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China continuing nuclear buildup, strengthening ties to Russia, Pentagon says

A new Pentagon report says China is continuing to expand its nuclear force and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year.
CBS News - 2h
Nuclear bunker sales increase, despite expert warnings they won't provide protection

Global security leaders are warning nuclear threats are growing as weapons spending surged to $91.4 billion last year
ABC News - 17h
Nuclear bunker sales increase, despite expert warnings they aren’t going to provide protection

Global security leaders are warning nuclear threats are growing as weapons spending surged to $91.4 billion last year
ABC News - 17h
China is rapidly expanding nuclear forces, says Pentagon

US defence department reports that Beijing has increased operational nuclear warhead arsenal by 20% in a year
Financial Times - 3h
Prince Andrew spy scandal may have further exposed threat posed by China

Royal’s relationship with alleged spy, Yang Tengbo, should be seen as a blessing in disguise, says China analyst. Prince Andrew should be commended for doing Britain a great service according to ...
The Guardian - 1d
UK minister defends talks with Beijing despite China spy claims

Home secretary says Britain will take robust approach to any challenge to national or economic security
Financial Times - 3d
We are entering 'third nuclear age' fueled by Russia and China, British admiral says

Adm. Tony Radakin, chief of the defense staff in the United Kingdom, said the world was entering a complex "third nuclear age."
NBC News - Dec. 5
Nato’s Rutte says Russia supporting North Korean nuclear programme

Alliance chief claims Moscow’s help for Pyongyang could destabilise Korean Peninsula and threaten US
Financial Times - Dec. 4
Senators Warn the Pentagon: Get a Handle on China’s Telecom Hacking

In a letter to the Department of Defense, senators Ron Wyden and Eric Schmitt are calling for an investigation into fallout from the Salt Typhoon espionage campaign.
Wired - Dec. 4