China, Cold War

Cold War bomber enhances China’s ability to strike US bases
Some modernized versions of China’s H-6 bomber are now capable of launching ballistic missiles armed with nuclear warheads while others can carry multiple long-range anti-ship and land attack missiles.
Cold War-era H-6 bomber enhances China’s ability to strike U.S. bases
However, one of the most menacing weapons used in the drills is an updated version of a bomber that first flew in the early years of the Cold War. Like the U.S., which still relies on upgraded versions of the B-52, a bomber from the same era, China has ...
Cold War bomber central to Chinese landing campaigns
Shugart said that Chinese military doctrine for island landing campaigns, such as an invasion of Taiwan, calls for strikes against headquarters, communications facilities, logistics centers and other key targets, along with attacks on airfields, ports and ships at sea.
China War-ready? Upgraded Cold War-era H-6 Bomber Threatens U.S. Bases, Warships | Report
Sword 2024B" exercises, involving 153 aircraft and vessels, demonstrated advanced weaponry, including H-6 bombers capable of long-range strikes and nuclear payloads, sending a strong message to Taiwan and its ally U.
China's H-6 Bomber: A Cold War Relic Asserts Modern Might
China's modernized H-6 bombers, derivatives of a Cold War-era aircraft, were central to recent military drills near Taiwan. These exercises serve as warnings amidst China's claims over the island. The H-6's capability to launch ballistic missiles and their potential role in conflict scenarios highlight China's growing military prowess.
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Nothing Can Stop the B-1B Lancer Bomber
The B-1B Lancer, known as the "Bone," was developed during the Cold War to evade Soviet air defenses and deliver nuclear ...
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The D Brief: Trump’s DNI, AG picks; China’s improved bomber; USAF adds CCAs; Boosting US arms production; And a bit more.
“Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization of our Justice System,” Trump wrote in a ...
YF-12 Interceptor: The US's Cold War Mach 3+ Defense Against Soviet Bombers
The Soviet Union continued to invest heavily in the development of capable next-generation fighter and bomber aircraft ...
This Will Be the Most Deadly Missile on the Seas If War Breaks Out With China
With China’s growing naval forces threatening to dethrone America’s rule over the Pacific, one weapon is rising to the ...
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You Now Have a Chance to 'Fly' the B-1B Lancer Bomber
The Rockwell B-1B Lancer, nearing retirement by 2036 as the B-21 Raider enters service, has now made its virtual debut in ...
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How the War in Ukraine Could Go Nuclear—by Accident
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, it has put approximately 30 percent of its estimated 5,580 warheads in an ...