Saturday, February 2, 2019

China Shows Off Its Next Generation DF-41 And DF-26 ICBMS



SCMP: Next stop Guam? China shows off its next generation DF-41 and DF-26 ballistic missiles

* Beijing announces second-strike exercise involving an ICBM capable of hitting any point on the US or Russian mainland
* State broadcaster releases first ever footage of ‘Guam killer’ DF-26 intermediate-range missile in action

China’s ballistic missile technology is advancing rapidly and recent demonstrations of its capabilities leave little doubt that when it comes to military dominance in the Asia-Pacific region, Beijing is keen to send a message to Washington that the United States is not the only player in town.

Last month, the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) showed off its firepower by running a simulated strike mission using a Dongfeng-41 (DF-41) intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and revealing footage of the improved stability of Dongfeng-26 (DF-26) ballistic missile.

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More News On China's Next Generation DF-41 And DF-26 ICBMS

China Just Practiced Launching a Nuclear Weapon -- National Interest
Chinese Rocket Forces Simulate ICBM Launch From ‘Underground Great Wall’ -- Sputnik
China unveils anti-ship version of its DF-26 missile -- Navy Recognition
China's new 'carrier killer' video is a treasure trove of military intel that should worry the US Navy -- Business Insider
Report: China Tests DF-26 "Carrier-Killer" Missile (Should the Navy Be Worried?) -- National Interest

1 comment:

  1. Search terms: "DF 26" ICBMS "DF 41"

    Advanced search using Google: Time period - last week.

    There is Yahoo and WNU in the 1st two pages. Yahoo must have made a mistake and some one will get fired.

    Judging from the MSM, you would think only Russia is an opponent and China is fluff.

    God Damn but America has stupid media.

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