80 launch pads, 3 octagon installations: 'Alarming' chinese buildup near nuke silos
China is significantly enhancing its nuclear capabilities with the construction of over 80 launch pads and three large octagon-shaped facilities near its nuclear silos. This military buildup aims to ensure a resilient nuclear response even if its facilities are attacked first. Experts express alarm over the scale of this infrastructure development, which is unprecedented compared to other nuclear powers.
- ▪China is building more than 80 launch pads and three large octagon-shaped facilities near its Hami nuclear missile silo field.
- ▪The construction is aimed at creating a more resilient network for China's land-based nuclear forces.
- ▪US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted growing concerns among Indo-Pacific nations regarding China's military expansion.
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News/80 launch pads, three octagon-shaped installations — Satellite images show 'alarming' Chinese buildup near nuclear silos80 launch pads, three octagon-shaped installations — Satellite images show 'alarming' Chinese buildup near nuclear silosTOI World Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 30, 2026, 14:14 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge 3 octagon installations (Reuters photo) Deep in China's remote desert, a massive military construction project is under way that experts believe is aimed at ensuring the country can still launch a nuclear response even if its nuclear facilities are attacked first by the United States, reported news agency Reuters.China already possesses missiles capable of reaching anywhere in the US.
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