In her testimony to a Senate panel, Gabbard highlighted the rapidly expanding missile arsenals of these countries, projecting that the number of missiles capable of striking the US could exceed 16,000 by 2035, up from around 3,000 currently. The United States is facing an increasingly complex and threatening global security landscape, with Russia, China, North Korea, and Pakistan posing significant nuclear threats, according to Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). This shifting alignment has serious implications for global security, as these countries continue to develop advanced missile delivery systems with nuclear and conventional payloads. Pakistan's long-range ballistic missile development, potentially including intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), also poses a significant threat to the US. Growing concerns over global missile arsenalsThe remarks underscore mounting concerns within the US intelligence establishment about the rapid expansion of global missile arsenals and the persistence of regional threats, even after major military strikes.

Source: dna March 19, 2026 04:33 UTC