Global Security Faces 'Third Nuclear Age,' Warns UK Military Chief

Admiral Tony Radakin highlights rising nuclear threats from China, Russia, and North Korea, as well as the erosion of past security frameworks.

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.