Of all countries following the crumbling of the major arms control treaty, China seems to be the most impacted. China is aware that the post-INF missile deployments can significantly undermine its own deterrent, especially its mid-range missiles. China recently flaunted its DF-26 ballistic missiles, which can deliver a strike on Guam. The new treaty targeting China’s intermediate range missiles is expected to seek termination of the Chinese challenge to Washington’s military dominance in the West Pacific. The next generation of strategic bombers as well as long-range air-launched cruise missiles could also be on Beijing’s radar.

Source: The Hindu February 07, 2019 18:45 UTC