China's missile arsenal is expanding at an unprecedented pace. In this video, we break down the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force's (PLARF) complete missile inventory, from the DF-11, DF-15 and DF-16 short-range ballistic missiles to the hypersonic DF-17, carrier-killer DF-21D, Guam-killer DF-26 and the next-generation DF-27. We explain the range, capabilities, launch platforms and strategic role of each missile in China's anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) strategy. We also examine how these missiles could impact Taiwan, the South China Sea, Guam, U.S. aircraft carriers and the broader Indo-Pacific security balance.
Pentagon sounds alarm as China expands missile arsenal: Xi's DF-27 missile can easily hit Alaska?
China's missile arsenal is expanding at an unprecedented pace. In this video, we break down the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force's (PLARF) complete missile inventory, from the DF-11, DF-15 and DF-16 short-range ballistic missiles to the hypersonic DF-17, carrier-killer DF-21D, Guam-killer DF-26 and the next-generation DF-27. We explain the range, capabilities, launch platforms and strategic role of each missile in China's anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) strategy. We also examine how these missiles could impact Taiwan, the South China Sea, Guam, U.S. aircraft carriers and the broader Indo-Pacific security balance. | Videos
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