China has 600 nukes already, and it wants to beat US missile defenses, the Pentagon says
China continues to make more operational nuclear warheads.
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- China's nuclear arsenal now stands at 600 warheads, according to the Pentagon.
- Its new estimate means Beijing is still tracking to reach 1,000 nukes by 2030.
- It's not just about sheer quantity. The US says China is building a wide range of launch methods too.
China has been fielding over 600 operational nuclear warheads since mid-2024, up from about 500 last year...
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