HONG KONG, Oct 20 (SCMP): A new airborne hypersonic cruise missile aimed at expanding the Chinese air force’s attack capabilities has entered service, according to two sources close to the military.
The weapon is an upgrade to the Changjian missile series and has greater range and speed than the others, the sources said. That would enable it to more effectively penetrate missile defence systems, they said.
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