China and Soviet Missile Programs Rise in 1968 Findings
The Institute for Strategic Studies reports that Soviet long range missiles nearly doubled this year and China stockpiled about 30 A bombs. It notes anti ballistic missiles near Moscow with nuclear warheads and the US facing reduced missile superiority. The report compares ICBM and FBM counts, plus warhead yield and accuracy differences.
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Nixon urges rapid antimissile buildup to close missile gap
Former Vice President Richard Nixon called for the United States to proceed with an antimissile system at all costs. He warned the Soviet Union is closing the missile gap and may already surpass the U.S. in warhead megatonnage while noting Moscow's continued missile system construction. He cited Kennedy era fears and warned parity would permit first-strike advantage.
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