warhead
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New START, which limits the U.S. and Russia to 1,550 nuclear warheads, is set to expire on Feb. 5.
As recently as 2020, China’s nuclear arsenal stood at around 200 warheads, reflecting a minimum nuclear deterrence posture.
"The Oreshnik's multiple warheads could pose a problem, depending on when they are released," he added.
From Barron's
The new missile appeared to have a greater range and speed than other weapons Russia had used in war until that point, and, like the missile targeting Lviv, wasn’t fitted with nuclear warheads.
That said, the new ships will be equipped with modern weaponry such as guided missiles, some carrying nuclear warheads, but according to standard naval nomenclature, that means they’re misnamed as “battleships.”
From Los Angeles Times
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