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China plans to triple nuclear warheads to 900 by 2035: Report
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The blueprint, prepared by the People's Liberation Army, has been approved by Chinese President Xi Jinping, head of the military, who has been eager to strengthen Beijing's deterrence against Washington.
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US, Philippines to set up 4 new bases against China
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The United States and the Philippines have agreed that the former nation's forces can use four more bases in the Southeast Asian country, apparently aimed at enhancing deterrence against China.
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China's AI-warfare plan for Taiwan
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Chinese military experts are reportedly exploring "smart deterrence" concepts, marking a significant evolution in China's use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies from tactical and operational military levels to influence strategic-level decision-making.
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Chinese vessels around Japan send clear message of deterrence: Report
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Japan on December 16 unveiled three defence-related documents. The documents named China as the main challenge to the region's security and stability and focused on ways for Japan to boost its "counter-strike capabilities."
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UK, Japan to ink defence pact in December: Reports`
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) will also aim to enhance deterrence against China and will make joint exercises easier, people familiar with the talks told the newspaper on Saturday.
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Nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought: Russia
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has raised concerns about the security situation at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). The ZNPP site has been controlled by Russian forces since March. Until recently, operational decisions were taken by its Ukraine staff, but Russia has an
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Putin oversees drills of nuclear forces amid escalating tensions with Ukra
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw the training of Moscow's strategic deterrence forces, troops responsible for responding to threats of nuclear war, the Kremlin said.
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China's expanding nuclear arsenal does not reflect 'minimal deterrence', w
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 18 (ANI): In recent years, China has stepped up its aggressive posture toward the United States and its regional allies and amid this, a top US general has warned of Beijing's expanding nuclear arsenal and added that it does not reflect minimal deterrence.
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Indian Navy requires three aircraft carriers: Vice admiral MA Hampiholi on
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Onboard Vikrant/Kochi (Kerala) [India], August 23 (ANI): To deter Chinese presence in Indian Ocean Region, Southern Naval Command (SNC) Chief Vice admiral MA Hampiholi said Indian Navy requires three aircraft carriers and with carrier battle group (CBG) centered around Vikrant will provid
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Vikrant brings in unmatched capability, will be deterrence for any misadve
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Onboard Vikrant/Kochi (Kerala) [India], August 23 (ANI): The commanding officer of India's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant, Commodore Vidhyadhar Harke said the ship will provide unmatched capability and will act as a deterrence for any misadventure.
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Why do Malaysia, Indonesia continue to tolerate Beijing's incursion in Sou
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], August 19 (ANI): Malaysia's limited deterrence capacity and unwillingness to invest heavily in border security have resulted in an increase in the assertiveness of Chinese incursions in the South China Sea as Beijing has been demanding that both Malaysia and Indonesia cease
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New submarines could help Taiwan build strong deterrence against China: Ex
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], August 19 (ANI): Amid heightened tension between China and Taiwan in the backdrop of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visit to the self-governed island, defence experts are of the view that a new fleet of modern submarines could help Taipei build strong deterrence against Beiji
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