China Test Fires Missile in the Pacific for the First Time Since 2024

China’s firing of a submarine-launched missile came as Australia secured more defense deals with Pacific Island nations. Countries expressed concern about the test.

By Victoria Kim and Chris Buckley

China fires ballistic missile into Pacific nuclear-free zone

Submarine-launched projectile carrying dummy warhead draws condemnation from Japan, Australia and New Zealand

China tests long-range missile in Pacific in move Australia condemns as ‘destabilising to region’

Australian government confirms it was informed by China of its intent to conduct the test on Monday China has conducted a long-range missile test in the Pacific, in a move the Australian government has condemned as “destabilising to the region”. A ⁠test missile topped with ‌a ‌dummy warhead landed ‌in “designated waters” of the Pacific, China’s state news agency Xinhua ‌reported on Monday. The missile test was a “routine arrangement” of China’s annual ⁠military training, with prior notificat...

By Josh Butler and Dan Jervis-Bardy and agencies

China missile test draws criticism from Australia, New Zealand, Japan

Countries raise concerns after Chinese military test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in the Pacific Ocean.

China tests long-range missile in South Pacific

Beijing carried out the launch in what is known as a nuclear-free zone due to a longstanding treaty against testing nuclear missiles in the area.

Nuclear-powered PLA submarine fires test missile in the Pacific

A nuclear-powered submarine of the People’s Liberation Army fired a test missile on the high seas in the Pacific on Monday, according to state media. More to follow …

By SCMP Reporter

China conducts long-range ballistic missile test in South Pacific

China said it test-launched a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific on Monday, after countries in the region reported having been warned of an imminent test.

By FRANCE 24

China’s ballistic missile test in Pacific nuclear-free zone causes alarm in Australia and New Zealand

Firing of long-range ballistic missile from nuclear-powered submarine marks China’s first such test in Pacific in two years

By Huizhong Wu and Charlotte Graham-McLay

China’s JL missile family: The submarine-launched nukes designed to reach US

China has successfully test-fired a ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine in the western Pacific, highlighting its growing sea-based nuclear deterrent. This development underscores the evolution of Beijing's 'Giant Wave' missile program, from the limited-range JL-1 to the intercontinental JL-3. The new missile significantly enhances China's second-strike capability, allowing submarines to strike distant targets from safer waters.

By TOI DEFENCE DESK

China successfully test-fires missile into Pacific Ocean as joint naval drills with Russia begin

A New Zealand government source said China had alerted them about an upcoming intercontinental ballistic missile test.

China Submarine Test Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile Into Pacific

China's navy fired a submarine-launched missile into the Pacific, days after warning Pacific nations of the planned test launch

Australia signs major defense alliance with Fiji as China plans nuclear missile test in Pacific

"An attack on Fiji from an outside force would trigger Australia's full support for Fiji and for its sovereignty," Albanese said.

China says test fired missile in Pacific Ocean, alarming regional powers

A Chinese submarine test fired a missile in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, Beijing said, after nations in the region warned that China was planning to test an intercontinental ballistic missile. It was a rare show of Beijing’s military might in the strategically important South Pacific region, where the US, Australia and New Zealand have long been the security partners of choice. The launch drew immediate condemnation from nations in the region, including Japan, which said it had urged China to...

By none@none.com (AFP)

'Destabilising ': Australia criticises China after ballistic missile test launch in the Pacific

China last tested an intercontinental ballistic missile in 2024.

China test-fires sub-launched ‘strategic’ missile in Pacific

Beijing said "relevant countries had been notified in advance" of the launch, which "was not directed against any specific country."

China test fires missile into Pacific, alarming regional powers

A nuclear submarine of the People's Liberation Army Navy launched the missile carrying a dummy warhead toward international waters in the Pacific at 12.01pm, China's official Xinhua news agency reported.

China test-fires missile in Pacific Ocean

A Chinese submarine test-fired a “strategic” missile carrying a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, Beijing said, drawing immediate condemnation from nations in the region. China made the rare show of its military might on the same day Australia and Fiji signed a major defence treaty, bolstering their ties as Canberra seeks to […]

By AFP

China says it test-fired strategic missile into Pacific Ocean

China test-fired a strategic missile into the Pacific Ocean, drawing condemnation from regional nations. Learn more about Beijing’s military might. Read More: https://punchng.com/china-says-it-test-fired-strategic-missile-into-pacific-ocean/

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