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US Estimates Show Expansion in China’s Ballistic Missile Arsenal
US Estimates Show Expansion in China’s Ballistic Missile Arsenal
US estimates cited by The Times of India indicate that China’s ballistic missile arsenal has expanded over two decades. The force reportedly includes about 200 short-range launchers with 1,000 missiles, 300 medium-range…
The Story in Brief
US estimates cited by The Times of India indicate that China’s ballistic missile arsenal has expanded over two decades. The force reportedly includes about 200 short-range launchers with 1,000 missiles, 300 medium-range launchers with 1,300 missiles, and 300 intermediate-range launchers with around 550 DF-26 missiles.
The Pentagon also estimates about 600 missiles in a boosted hypersonic category. These include hypersonic glide vehicles and air-launched ballistic missiles. The DF-27’s reported range of 5,000 to 8,000 km remains unconfirmed because China has not officially disclosed its specifications. The JL-1 is carried by the H-6N aircraft.
The Indian Opinion
The estimates indicate a broad and growing missile capability, but they do not show when or why these weapons might be used. Public information remains limited on some systems, including the DF-27. Dramatic descriptions such as “carrier killer” can overstate certainty. Readers should separate reported technical capabilities from assumptions about immediate threats, intentions or likely conflict.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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