US Defense Department
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“an option for medium-to-high intensity nuclear deterrence operations.”
US Defense Department · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-06
A December 2025 US Defense Department report says the PLA views such tests as an option for nuclear deterrence operations.
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“indicating the ability to rapidly launch multiple silo-based ICBMs.”
US Defense Department · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-06
A US Defense Department report noted that China launched several ICBMs in quick succession in December 2024.
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