Published July 6, 2026 at 2:29 PM ET · Updated July 6, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
China fires rare submarine ballistic missile as Pacific allies deepen defense ties
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China test-fired a long-range submarine ballistic missile into the Pacific, rattling U.S. allies. The launch came as Pacific allies strengthened defense ties ahead of the NATO summit.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 6 hr ago, when Washington Post reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from Daily Signal. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
