Friday, October 8, 2010

China Conducts Covert Missile Tests

China Carried Out Covert Missile Test, Report Says -- Global Security Newswire

China last month carried out a covert flight trial of a long-range missile, but the Asian power has not provided any details about the test's purpose or results, the Washington Times reported yesterday (see GSN, Aug. 17).

A website on Chinese military issues reported the apparent Sept. 25 test and a U.S. official verified the missile was launched from the Taiyuan missile site toward the city of Korla in western China roughly 1,800 miles away. Further details were not provided.

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Update #1: Chinese missile test -- Inside The Ring/Washington Times
Update #2: Chinese Missile Test Shrouded in Secrecy -- FOX News

My Comment: The Chinese are involved in a massive military buildup. Modernizing and developing their missile platforms is just one of many programs that are currently underway.

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