China’s multi-platform hypersonic strike force takes shape
Dec 20, 2024 · China’s bold push to master hypersonic air-launched weapons — deploying cutting-edge drones, balloons and next-gen strike vehicles — signals a significant shift in global military power and raises the stakes for US missile defense.
YJ-21 - Wikipedia
The YJ-21 (Chinese: 鹰击-21; pinyin: Yīngjī-èryāo; lit. 'eagle strike 21') is a Chinese hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missile. [1] [2] The missile is possibly based on an export-oriented ballistic missile produced by China, named CM-401, but with more advanced features and capabilities. [3]
US official reveals China has "world's leading hypersonic arsenal"
Mar 14, 2024 · China is winning the hypersonic weapons race and is moving full speed ahead with plans to expand the reach of these hard-to-target weapons, an intelligence analyst says.
U.S. tests new hypersonic missile, but still lags far behind China
Dec 18, 2024 · China’s first deployed hypersonic missile is in a glider carried atop the last stage of its DF-17 missile. The missile skims the upper atmosphere and can maneuver at very high speeds, a feature...
DF-ZF - Wikipedia
The DF-ZF is a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) developed by the People's Republic of China. It is launched by the DF-17 medium-range ballistic missile . The combined weapon system was likely operational by October 2019.
China's Hypersonic Weapons Will Now Be Twice As Devastating
Feb 14, 2023 · China claims it has an operational hypersonic missile that could destroy U.S. aircraft carriers. Analysts say the YJ-21 missile is meant to deter American intervention if China invades Taiwan as...
China’s hypersonic missiles threaten US power in the Pacific – an ...
May 24, 2023 · China’s newest hypersonic missile, the DF-27, can fly as far as Hawaii, penetrate U.S. missile defenses and pose a particular threat to U.S. aircraft carriers, according to news reports of...
Intelligence leak reveals China’s successful test of a new hypersonic ...
May 18, 2023 · The possible development by China of a new intermediate-range ballistic missile equipped with a hypersonic glide vehicle – designated the DF-27 in a leaked American intelligence report – has important implications for its regional war-fighting strategy and for strategic deterrence.
Testing Top of Mind as U.S. Lags China In Hypersonics Race
Jul 24, 2024 · “China now has the world’s leading hypersonic arsenal,” and “Russia currently has three deployed hypersonic weapon systems, including two that have been used in conflict against Ukraine.”
China’s new hypersonic weapon could black out US, Taiwan
Nov 13, 2024 · China’s new GDF-600 hypersonic weapon could redefine warfare with its fast, multi-target strike and electronic attack capabilities, posing a serious challenge to Taiwan and US forces in the Pacific.