A recent report from the U.S. military shows that China now has more intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launchers than the United States. While China has long been a major player on the world stage, the fact that it now has more ICBMs than the United States is a dramatic shift in the global balance of power, and it’s a grave warning for the United States to modernize its military. China now has about 200 ICBMs, while the United States has about 180.
NEWS ROLLUP: China Now Surpasses the U.S. in Number of ICBMs
By News Rollup; February 7, 2023
The recent report from the U.S. military that China now has more intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launchers than the United States is deeply concerning. While China has long been a major player on the world stage, the fact that it now has more ICBMs than the United States is a dramatic shift in the global balance of power.
The United States has been a major global power since the end of World War II, and its military has long been the most powerful in the world. But the report from the U.S. military that China has more ICBM launchers than the United States shows just how much the balance of power has shifted in recent years.
The report notes that China now has about 200 ICBMs, while the United States has about 180. This is concerning for a number of reasons. For one, it means that China now has the capability to deliver nuclear warheads quickly and effectively, should it choose to do so.
The report also points to the fact that the United States is falling behind in terms of modernizing its military. As China continues to invest heavily in its military and invests in new, advanced technologies, the United States must make sure that it is keeping up with the times. Otherwise, the United States could find itself increasingly outmatched in a potential conflict.
The report is a reminder that the United States must remain vigilant when it comes to its military capabilities. The United States must continue to invest in its military and in new, advanced technologies if it is to remain a major global power and remain competitive with the likes of China.