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US Needs 'Credible' Nuke Deterrent Against China, Russia

A Russian Iskander-K missile launched during a military exercise at a training ground in Russia. (AP)

By    |   Friday, 20 October 2023 07:53 AM EDT

With satellite images and reports showing U.S. rivals Russia and China building facilities, digging tunnels, and modernizing their nuclear arsenals amid increasing tensions with America, a congressionally mandated commission is calling for the U.S. to boost its own nuclear posture.

The Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States issued a new report warning that if the U.S. doesn't adjust its strategic posture it will place its "vital interests and international stability" at risk in the coming years.

Marisa Herman

Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

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With satellite images and reports showing U.S. rivals Russia and China building facilities, and modernizing their nuclear arsenals amid increasing tensions with America, a congressionally mandated commission is calling for the U.S. to boost its own nuclear posture.
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