China develops missile to target planes thousands of kilometers away
The breakthrough is part of a larger effort by China to use its missile arsenal — the world's largest at more than 3,150 ballistic weapons — for nearly every military task.
Chinese military engineers have created advanced hypersonic glide vehicles capable of delivering air-to-air weapons, according to insiders. This development is intended to target high-value assets like command-and-control aircraft from distances of thousands of kilometers. The feat represents a significant step in China's strategy of utilizing its extensive missile arsenal, which exceeds 3,150 ballistic weapons, for a wide range of military applications.
Experts suggest that the U.S. is facing challenges in procuring essential air defense missiles and long-range strike weapons following its six-month conflict with Iran. In addition to its hypersonic capabilities, China has equipped certain hypersonic cruise missiles with anti-ship and air-to-air functions, as confirmed by a source familiar with the matter.
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