The primary means of delivery of nuclear weapons is by missile, either from a land based missile silo, or from a submarine. However, they can also be dropped from planes (like conventional bombs) or smuggled into a target zone as luggage, if security measures are sufficiently lax. Even nuclear artillery shells exist.
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Nuclear weapons can be delivered via various means, including ballistic missiles (ICBMs, SLBMs), strategic bombers, and fighter aircraft. These delivery methods allow for nuclear weapons to be deployed over long distances and with precision targeting capabilities. Additionally, nuclear warheads can also be delivered through sea-based platforms such as submarines.
Governments continue to develop nuclear weapons as a deterrent against potential threats from other countries possessing such weapons. Additionally, having a nuclear arsenal can enhance a country's position in global politics and negotiations. However, some countries also justify nuclear weapons development as a means of maintaining national security and protecting their sovereignty.
No, China is not a nuclear-free zone. China possesses nuclear weapons and is one of the five recognized nuclear-weapon states under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
"Nukes" is a colloquial term for nuclear weapons, which are explosive devices that derive their destructive power from nuclear reactions. These weapons can cause devastating damage and are considered weapons of mass destruction.
Some people believe in nuclear deterrents because they see them as a means to prevent other countries from attacking them, due to the fear of retaliation with nuclear weapons. The concept is based on the idea that the threat of nuclear weapons can deter aggression and promote strategic stability between nations.
"Nuke" is a slang term often used to refer to a nuclear weapon or a nuclear explosion. It can also be informally used to mean destroying something or someone using extreme force or power, similar to the devastating impact of a nuclear blast.