China conducted its first known submarine-launched ballistic missile test since 1982, raising concerns about its expanding nuclear capabilities and military assertiveness. Analysts view it as a strategic signal of a credible sea-based deterrent, prompting calls for increased defense spending and security coordination among US allies.
China's test of a long-range ballistic missile from a submarine in the Pacific drew sharp criticism from the US and Indo-Pacific nations, who called it destabilizing and provocative amid escalating strategic competition.
China confirmed a ballistic missile test from a nuclear-powered submarine in the western Pacific, highlighting its growing sea-based nuclear deterrent. The test draws attention to China's Julang (JL) missile family, a key part of its nuclear triad.
China launched a missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the Western Pacific as part of a routine test. The launch occurred during China's peak military exercise season, drawing notification from New Zealand and occurring shortly after Australia and Fiji announced a new military pact.
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre reported over 200 cyber-incidents hitting critical national infrastructure in the past year, with state-linked actors, including Russia, China, and Iran, responsible for three-quarters of attacks. Advances in AI are expected to accelerate threats by 2028.
