Overview

• Admiral Tony Radakin, the UK’s Chief of the Defence Staff, warns of a 'third nuclear age' characterized by multiple nuclear powers, advanced technologies, and weakened international security agreements.
• China’s rapid nuclear expansion could soon surpass Russia’s capabilities, presenting a dual-peer challenge to the United States, according to U.S. military officials.
• Radakin identifies a growing alignment between authoritarian states, including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, with shared nuclear ambitions and strategic cooperation.
• The UK is investing heavily in modernizing its nuclear deterrent, including new submarines and warheads, but benefits from these upgrades are not expected for at least a decade.
• Radakin calls for increased defense spending and renewed global security efforts to address the complex and evolving nuclear landscape.