Missile Defense

China launches twin satellites capable of creating 3D maps in space
INDIA TODAY - The Long March 4B lifted off from the Taiyuan launch centre to deploy the twin satellites in the near-polar orbit around 500 kilometres above the planet.

Getting China on Board With Hypersonic Controls
Chris Gowe recognizes the barriers to Chinese engagement and advocates for an informal dialogue-based approach that builds towards a multi-domain trilateral framework in the long term.

China’s New Silos: Nuclear Arms Control More Urgent Than Ever
THE INTERPRETER - APLN Chair Gareth Evans discusses China's new silos and urges policy makers to prioritize risk reduction.

Missile Controls in East Asia
Tanya Ogilvie-White and Tanvi Kulkarni argue for a robust, collaborative security-building approach to constrain the burgeoning missile race.

Missile Developments in Southern Asia: A Perspective From India
IISS - APLN Board member Manpreet Sethi discusses new missile developments in Southern Asia.

North Korea's SRBM Launches
Four experts provide their short analysis of the implications of the recent North Korean missile launches for US-ROK-DPRK relations.

Implications of Russia's Recent Long-Range Cruise Missile Test
APLN members and other experts provide their perspectives on the technical aspects, motivation, and political implications of the Russian missile launch.

Reaction to North Korea’s Ballistic Missile Launch
REUTERS - APLN member Tong Zhao makes comment about North Korea's ballistic missiles launch.