ACDC News and Views (September 4-10, 2025)

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1. China unveils new weapons at Victory Day military parade attended by Putin and Kim.
https://www.euronews.com/2025/09/03/china-displays-military-strength-in-parade-on-the-80th-anniversary-of-the-end-of-wwii
2. Pakistan Navy to Commission PNS Khaibar: Second Babur-Class Frigate to Reshape Indian Ocean Power Balance.
https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/pakistan-navy-pns-khaibar-babur-class-frigate-indian-ocean/
3. Iranian official accuses US of derailing nuclear talks over missile demands.
https://www.libyanexpress.com/iranian-official-accuses-us-of-derailing-nuclear-talks-over-missile-demands/
4. China debuts DF-5C global-covering strategic nuclear missile; expert estimates range exceeding 20,000km.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202509/1342502.shtml
5. Nuclear Weapons at China’s 2025 Victory Day Parade.
https://fas.org/publication/nuclear-weapons-at-chinas-2025-victory-day-parade
6. South Korea’s Hypersonic Cruise Missile Emerges In New Test Photos.

https://www.twz.com/air/south-koreas-hypersonic-cruise-missile-emerges-in-new-test-photos
7. Uranium demand set to surge 28% by 2030 as nuclear power gains momentum.
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/uranium-demand-set-surge-28-by-2030-nuclear-power-gains-momentum-wna-says-2025-09-05/
8. Ending Nuclear Testing ‘a Moral, Strategic Necessity’, Underlines Disarmament Affairs Chief, as General Assembly Commemorates International Day.
https://press.un.org/en/2025/ga12701.doc.htm
9. Iran will exchange nuclear monitoring for lifted sanctions, says its foreign minister.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/07/iran-will-exchange-nuclear-monitoring-for-lifted-sanctions-says-its-foreign-minister
10. Restoring IAEA Inspections in Iran Would Create “Promising Ground” for Wider Progress.
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/restoring-iaea-inspections-in-iran-would-create-promising-ground-for-wider-progress-says-director-general-grossi
11. South Korea, Japan defence ministers pledge to work with US to deter North Korea threats.

https://www.reuters.com/world/china/south-korea-japan-defence-ministers-pledge-work-with-us-deter-north-korea-2025-09-08
12 N. Korea’s Kim oversees test of new missile engine for ICBMs.
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20250909/n-koreas-kim-oversees-test-of-high-thrust-solid-fuel-carbon-fiber-missile-engine-kcna

 

With Warm Regards,

Team ACDC
Arms Control & Disarmament Centre (ACDC)
Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)

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