Video | Live-Fire Intercontinental Ballistic Missile! Tense? Exciting?

Source: Global Times
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On September 25, 2024, at 8:44 AM, the Rocket Force of the People's Liberation Army of China successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile carrying a training simulation warhead into the relevant high seas of the Pacific, accurately landing in the designated maritime area. Zhao Jing, a launch operator from a certain unit of the Rocket Force, was responsible for this live-fire launch, marking his first real firing opportunity in his 22 years of military service.

Supervisor丨Huang Xianwen

Editor-in-Chief丨Liu Yuguo

Reporters丨Xu Ming, Liu Yuguo, Tan Lin, Guo Xiaoning, Fang Zhenhao, Song Yujie, Guan Tong

Classification
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Missile Usage
SALUTE Report
Size
1 missile
Activity
Successful launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile carrying a training dummy warhead
Location
Pacific Ocean
Unit
People's Liberation Army Rocket Force
Time
September 25, 2024, 8:44 AM
Equipment
intercontinental ballistic missile
Summary

On September 25, 2024, at 8:44 AM, the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile carrying a training dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean. This marked the first real launch opportunity for operator Zhao Jing in his 22 years of service, and the missile accurately landed in the designated area.

Key Facts
  • The missile was launched by the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force.
  • The missile carried a training dummy warhead.
  • The launch occurred in the Pacific Ocean.
  • This was the first real launch opportunity for the operator Zhao Jing in 22 years of service.
  • The launch was successful and hit the designated area.