China’s nuclear expansion shocks world! Is India falling behind?
China is significantly expanding its nuclear capabilities by constructing a sophisticated support network in Xinjiang. The development includes over 80 launch pads and large military facilities aimed at enhancing its land-based second-strike capability. This expansion raises concerns about regional security, particularly regarding India's nuclear posture.
- ▪China is building a nuclear support network with over 80 launch pads and three large military facilities.
- ▪The construction aims to enhance China's ability to launch retaliatory nuclear missiles after a first strike.
- ▪Experts believe this expansion indicates a significant increase in China's military capabilities across various domains.
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News/Defence News/China’s nuclear expansion shocks world! Is India falling behind?China’s nuclear expansion shocks world! Is India falling behind?Gaurav / Jun 03, 2026, 22:24 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge Deep in the remote deserts of Xinjiang, China is quietly building what analysts believe could become one of the most sophisticated nuclear support networks in the world. Newly reviewed satellite images examined by Reuters reveal more than 80 launch pads and three large octagon-shaped military facilities spread across thousands of square kilometres near the Hami nuclear missile silo field.
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