July 03, 2021 08:16
American researchers using commercial satellite imagery say China appears to be significantly expanding the number of launch silos for its arsenal of intercontinental range ballistic missiles, raising fears that nuclear weapons will become a new issue of contention between Washington and Beijing.
Using images provided by the satellite imaging company Planet, two researchers from the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey found that China is building 119 silos in the desert of the northwestern province of Gansu.
Jeffery Lewis, one of the researchers, told VOA that development is likely for China s DF-41 ICBM, which is believed to be capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads. With an estimated range of nearly 7,000 kilometers and possible capability to carry up to 10 warheads, researchers believe the missiles can reach targets in the United States. We believe China is expanding i
Chinese ICBM Silos
Jeffrey Lewis and Decker Eveleth
Well, look what Decker found.
Satellite images taken by Planet and analyzed by the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (CNS/MIIS) indicate that China is significantly expanding the number of silos for its arsenal of intercontinental range-ballistic missiles.
120 silos under construction have been identified by Decker Eveleth, a former nonproliferation fellow at CNS/MIIS and incoming student. This research builds on his previous work with Jeffrey Lewis and David La Boon preparing an order of battle of China’s PLA Rocket Force.
Iran is continuing to develop increasingly long-range ballistic missiles and is firing some shorter-range missiles in combat.
Here s What You Need to Remember: If the Trump administration truly wanted a diplomatic deal to curtail Iran s missiles, it wouldn t have torn up the JCPOA. The administration wants fewer arms-control regimes, even if rolling back decades of painstakingly-negotiated agreements means a much greater risk of an out-of-control arms race that could end with nuclear war.
Iran is continuing to develop increasingly long-range ballistic missiles and is firing some shorter-range missiles in combat despite demands from the U.S. government that the Islamic republic totally give up any weapons that could, in theory, carry a nuclear warhead.
June 23, 2021
Iran appears to have failed to launch a rocket meant to carry a satellite into orbit, according to satellite imagery and a report citing US officials.
Imagery collected by Planet Labs and Maxar show what appeared to be launch preparations June 6 at the Imam Khomeini Spaceport in north-central Iran.
The images also appear to show that a second attempt may be in the works: A mobile platform and fuel cells were spotted in imagery taken June 20, according to CNN, which first reported the attempt, citing multiple defense officials.
Iran s telecommunications minister, Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi, denied the satellite launch had failed but offered no further details.
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. – Middlebury President Laurie Patton has announced that Smita Ruzicka has been named the next vice president for student affairs at Middlebury, starting on August 2.
A collaborative leader with in-depth experience in many aspects of student life, Ruzicka was selected after a competitive national search led by a committee including faculty, staff, and students. Patton said Ruzicka s wide-ranging experience in mental health counseling, career development, and student crisis management; her passion for collaboration; and her commitment to equity and inclusion distinguished her as the top candidate. She succeeds Baishakhi Taylor, who served as vice president for student affairs and dean of students until 2020.