Why is China building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos, and what do satellite images reveal abou
- Posted on May 30, 2026
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Why is China building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos, and what do satellite images reveal abou
Satellite images reveal that China is constructing a vast network of military infrastructure in its north-western deserts, including more than 80 potential launch pads and fortified complexes. The expansion appears to be aimed at enhancing China's ability to launch a retaliatory nuclear strike and improving the survivability of its land-based nuclear forces.
