Video Shows China's Navy Firing New Ship-Killer Missile
Summary
Footage from the Chinese military shows a warship firing the YJ-20 missile, designed to sink enemy ships. This is part of China's strategy to strengthen its military capabilities, especially regarding U.S. naval presence in the western Pacific.Key Facts
- The Chinese military released footage of a warship firing the YJ-20 anti-ship missile.
- The YJ-20 can maneuver at hypersonic speeds, making it hard to intercept.
- The footage was of a Type 055 destroyer carrying out a "finalization test" of the missile.
- At least eight Type 055 destroyers, which can carry 112 missiles each, are in service since 2023.
- The Pentagon reports these Chinese capabilities as a way to challenge U.S. military involvement in regional conflicts.
- The footage shows the first official visual of a YJ-20 missile being launched from a warship.
- China aims to prevent U.S. military movements in the Pacific with such advanced missiles.
- The Pentagon noted the People's Liberation Army's potential for effective kinetic strikes within 1,500-2,000 nautical miles from China.
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