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China Conducts Rare Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test in Pacific, Raising Regional Concerns
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 6, 2026
What happened
China launched a rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific, likely using its advanced JL-3 missile capable of reaching the U.S. The test raised alarm among the U.S., Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan, highlighting growing regional tensions amid China's military modernization.
- 01China tested an advanced JL-3 submarine-launched ballistic missile in the Pacific Ocean on July 6, 2026.
- 02The missile can target anywhere in the United States, marking a strategic escalation.
- 03The U.S. tracked the launch and expressed deep concern over China's nuclear expansion.
- 04Regional allies including Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan condemned the test.
- 05The launch coincided with a new Australia-Fiji defense pact, intensifying Pacific security competition.
- 06China's military modernization includes expanding nuclear arsenals and submarine capabilities.
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N12Center · HebrewJul 7, 2026
China Conducts Rare Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test in Pacific, Raising Regional Concerns
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 7, 2026
China Conducts Rare Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test in Pacific, Raising Regional Concerns
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 7, 2026
US Expresses Concern Over China's Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Test
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 6, 2026
China Conducts Rare Nuclear Submarine Missile Test Capable of Reaching US Mainland
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