Pentagon: Missile Threats Are Rising Around The World, Not Just In North Korea

Pentagon: Missile Threats Are Rising Around The World, Not Just In North Korea

"...China tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile — the DF-5C — with 10 warheads in January, and there have been rumors that another developmental Chinese ICBM has already been deployed. China conducted its seventh successful test of the DF-41 with two inert warheads last spring. The Chinese armed forces are expected to substantially increase the number of warheads on the ICBMs capable of threatening the continental U.S. over the next few years, the new Pentagon report suggests..."

Reference: dailycaller.com

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China's New Missile Defense System Aimed At United States And South Korea? Arms Race Leads To 'Powerful' Attack Weapon

China's New Missile Defense System Aimed At United States And South Korea? Arms Race Leads To 'Powerful' Attack Weapon

"...warning South Korea that it does not approve of its decision to deploy a missile shield that uses U.S. radars on the Korean peninsula. South Korea claims the shield is necessary to guard against potential attacks from North Korea, which has threatened to use nuclear weapons. North Korea is China's ally, but South Korea and China have robust trade relations. China's missile defense system consists of new missiles and launching systems, Shen said..."

Reference: www.ibtimes.com .

Why the US sent a missile destroyer into Chinese-claimed waters and didn't run when ordered to leave

Why the US sent a missile destroyer into Chinese-claimed waters

"...The goal, according to the US, was to challenge China's claims over what are generally understood to be international waters. China was furious. A spokesperson said the Lassen "illegally entered" the waters and "threatened China’s sovereignty and security interests." On Tuesday, China sent two ships — the missile destroyer Lanzhou and patrol boat Taizhou — to the area and told the American ship to get out. The Americans ignored them..."

Reference: www.vox.com .

China Spurns Defense Secretary Gates

"...Chinese said they would "consider and study" his plan to launch a strategic security dialogue on nuclear forces, missile defense, and space and cyberwarfare issues."Don't call us, we'll call you," is the way John Tkacik, a former State Department official and a career China specialist, interpreted the Chinese response...."

Reference: Investor's Business Daily .

A gross exaggeration of China's missile capabilities

From 'Letters to the Editor' via the Washington Post

A gross exaggeration of China's missile capabilities

"...Their claim that China is "building a missile force second to none" is a gross exaggeration. The Pentagon estimates that China has fewer than 50 long-range..."

Reference: www.washingtonpost.com .