China Flexes Hypersonic Missile in New Military Drills
Summary
China has started its yearly military exercises, showing off its hypersonic missiles that can fly very fast and are hard to stop. These drills are part of China's plan to modernize its military and match the United States' power in the Pacific. The exercises included the DF-17 missile, which China uses to target U.S. military sites and ships.Key Facts
- China began its annual military training and highlighted its hypersonic missile capabilities.
- Hypersonic missiles can fly over five times the speed of sound and are hard to intercept.
- The drills featured the DF-17 missile, which can travel over 1,500 miles.
- The DF-17 missile uses a hypersonic glide vehicle to avoid radar detection and missile defenses.
- China's military aims to be "world-class," challenging the U.S. in the Pacific region.
- The Pentagon noted China has the largest arsenal of hypersonic missiles.
- The DF-17 missile had been seen in parades before, but this exercise was the first time it was shown upright on a launcher.
- The training occurred soon after China held a large military drill around Taiwan.
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