Beijing: The Chinese military has carried out a lethal experiment in a laboratory. Scientists of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) performed a “triple-nuclear strike” test for the first time. This test uses several small warheads that can be fired in quick succession or almost simultaneously. The method significantly multiplies the destructive effect.

Until now, research around the world focussed only on single warheads. Even existing weapons relied on single-warhead designs. China has now moved far ahead in this field, making its weapons considerably more lethal. The test shows that if three small nuclear warheads detonate almost simultaneously, the resulting destruction is immense. Although the official goal is to destroy bunkers, the experiment demonstrates a capability that could ala

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