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China tests submarine launched ballistic missile in Pacific
CNN··6 Jul
China on July 6, 2026, conducted a rare test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile in the Pacific Ocean carrying a dummy warhead that landed in designated waters. PLA Navy spokesperson Senior Capt Wang Xuemeng said it was routine annual military training conducted under international law. Relevant nations were informed in advance and the operation targeted no specific country.
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What It Means For You
- Indo-Pacific security tensions affect India's strategic environment.
- Pacific nations face pressure from major power military testing.
- Nuclear deterrence posturing raises regional stability concerns.
What's Happening
- China tested a submarine-launched ballistic missile on July 6.
- Dummy warhead landed in designated Pacific waters.
- New Zealand and Australia criticised the test as destabilising.
Military Context
- China last tested an ICBM into the Pacific in September 2024.
- JL-3 missiles can potentially reach the continental United States.
- China is expanding its nuclear-powered submarine fleet.
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