February 21, 2026 at 01:00AM
Exclusive: US intelligence agencies tie Chinese explosive test to push for a completely new nuclear arsenal
US intelligence agencies assess that China is developing a new generation of nuclear weapons. They believe at least one covert explosive test has occurred in recent years as part of a broader plan to overhaul China’s arsenal into the most technologically advanced in the world.
The effort is described as aiming to create a completely transformed nuclear stockpile, with significant emphasis on modernization and new capabilities. The assessments come from multiple familiar sources within US intelligence.
Details remain sensitive, with no additional public confirmation or formal disclosures from agencies.