China continues to develop more robust, survivable nuclear-armed missiles, as well as conventional capabilities for use in regional conflict.
Other experts speculate the Soviet proposal is aimed at limiting the United States' conventional capability.
Surely the world's sole superpower, dominant in conventional capabilities, can develop a more sensible weapon to fill this pressing need.
In addition to its "sea denial" and space warfare strategies, China is also expanding its conventional capabilities.
Originally designed to deliver nuclear weapons, modern usage has shifted towards a flexible role with conventional and nuclear capability.
UPI claimed the device "would enormously boost Russia's conventional military capabilities."
China's growing military power: perspectives on security, ballistic missiles, and conventional capabilities.
Although North Korean conventional capabilities continue to slowly erode due to shortfalls in equipment modernization and advanced training, they remain dangerous.
These had both a nuclear and conventional capability, and a full defensive fit.