China Unveils First Footage of Dongfeng-17 Hypersonic Missile Launch
China has released the first footage of a Dongfeng-17 hypersonic missile launch, a move seen as a potential message to the United States. Analysts are discussing the signal this display of military capability sends.
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What signal is China sending with footage of DF-17 hypersonic missile launches?
China’s state broadcaster CCTV has aired footage showing the launch of a DF-17 hypersonic missile, a weapon that analysts believe could strengthen deterrence across the first island chain. On Saturday, a military news programme carried footage of two live-fire exercises, one of which showed a Dongfeng-17, or “east wind”, missile launcher by the side of a road, followed by a vertical launch. The other segment showed training exercises involving multiple branches of the People’s Liberation Army...
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China's state broadcaster CCTV has revealed footage of the Dongfeng-17 hypersonic missile launch, a significant display of Beijing's enhanced military capabilities. Analysts suggest this move bolsters China's deterrent posture within the crucial first island chain. The missile, capable of speeds exceeding Mach 5, poses a formidable challenge to interception, reaching targets across vital strategic waterways. This demonstration underscores China's commitment to national security and its advanc...
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