China’s New YJ-20 Hypersonic Missile Has a Message for the U.S. Navy
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Key Points and Summary – China has released video showing what it calls a “finalization test” of the ship-launched YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile fired from a PLAN Type 055 destroyer. -The footage appears to show a cold-launch from an aft VLS cell and a successful strike on a maritime target, implying the weapon could be […]
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Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Weapons & Equipment / Military Operations
Subcategory
New Weapon System
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Introduction of the YJ-20 hypersonic missile
Location
China
Unit
Chinese Armed Forces
Time
Not specified
Equipment
YJ-20 hypersonic missile
Summary
China has unveiled the YJ-20 hypersonic missile, which is seen as a significant threat to the U.S. Navy, indicating a shift in military capabilities.
Key Facts
- China has developed the YJ-20 hypersonic missile.
- The missile poses a strategic challenge to the U.S. Navy.
- The report highlights the military implications of this new weapon.