Pentagon drafting a new U.S. nuclear strategy in case of regional war with China or Russia, NBC News reports, citing sources, writes UNN.
The Defense Department’s policy chief is drafting a new U.S. nuclear strategy that emphasizes the possible use of shorter-range tactical weapons in case of a regional war with China or Russia, according to five people familiar with the plans
As Express reports, Elbridge Colby, whose new strategy contradicts recommendations that have been followed for decades, is expected to attend a military event in Nebraska on Wednesday and share his thoughts on the issue. He is reportedly set to make a private visit to U.S. Strategic Command, which is responsible for nuclear forces and operates land-based missiles, strategic bombers, and submarines.
Under the new plan, the nuclear response options provided to the U.S. president during a crisis are believed to be updated.
According to reports, its aim is to prevent a conventional war from escalating into a nuclear one, as well as to prevent an adversary from exploiting the conflict for its own purposes.
The Pentagon previously warned that the United States is facing two major nuclear adversaries simultaneously—China and Russia.
Last month, the Pentagon added to its list of foreign entities linked to "problematic activities" that could threaten U.S. national security, including China's three most prominent research universities. The list has now expanded to include 130 entities in China, Russia, and Iran.
This comes amid reports that China is receiving military know-how from Russia, helping Moscow in its war against Ukraine.
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Beijing exports civilian components, such as engines and electronics, that are used in drones and other weapons deployed in the war, the publication writes. In return, China is believed to receive training, intelligence, and advanced military technologies from Russia, sources familiar with European intelligence told The Economist.
Ukraine's allies believe this involved upgrading China's air and missile defense systems, as well as assistance in producing low-observable nuclear-powered submarines, the publication writes.
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