The Pentagon specifically called out JL-2 and -3 missiles in its 2024 report on Chinese firepower.
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China this week test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile, a rare move.
Why it matters: The test delivered a dummy warhead deep into the Pacific Ocean, according to state media, allowing Beijing to flex its muscles and gauge international reaction.
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