DefenceTalkChina has reportedly tested its newest intercontinental ballistic missile Dongfeng-41 (DF-41), which is the world’s longest-range missile. The Dongfeng-41 is a Chinese nuclear solid-fueled road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile that can fire six to 10 nuclear multiple independently targetable warheads at a distance of more than 10 thousand kilometers. The test of the DF- 41 overlapped […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-tests-new-multiple-warhead-missile-raising-concerns-in-washington-67309/

DefenceTalkChina has unveiled changes to the structure of its military, adding three new units, described by President Xi Jinping as “a major policy decision to realise the Chinese dream of a strong army”, state media reported. The formation of the new units, which follows Beijing’s announcement that it was building a second aircraft carrier, comes […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-restructures-military-as-xi-eyes-strong-army-66218/

DefenceTalkThe People’s Liberation Army has for the first time publicly displayed some of the most modern and deadliest missiles in its possession. During rehearsals for the military parade due to be held on September 3, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Chinese victory over Japan in World War II, glimpses of a number of new […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-reveals-deadliest-guam-killer-missile-for-first-time-65237/

DefenceTalkPictures have surfaced of what is believed to be the largest ever Chinese military vehicle for transporting and launching missiles. Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL) vehicles are used to quickly transport and fire surface-to-air, cruise and ballistic missiles. Chinese drivers have recently spotted a new version of the vehicle, which appears similar to the military’s standard […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinese-motorists-spot-new-missile-transport-and-launch-vehicle-65004/

DefenceTalkA recent report from the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) has confirmed the Chinese government’s own claims that “the newest class, the LUYANG III, destroyer is fitted with the new vertically-launched YJ-18 ASCM [anti-ship cruise missile].” The revelations about the the YJ-18 — a latest generation supersonic ASCM — are one of the major takeaways […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinas-yj-18-missiles-a-major-threat-to-us-navy-63878/

DefenceTalkChina has acknowledged the existence of a new intercontinental ballistic missile said to be capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads as far as the United States, state-run media reported Friday. A government environmental monitoring center in Shaanxi said on its website that a military facility in the province was developing Dongfeng-41 (DF-41) missiles, the Global […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-confirms-new-generation-long-range-missiles-report-60322/

DefenceTalkU.S. intelligence officials visiting Capitol Hill today reported to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on the steady progress made by the People’s Liberation Army Air Force and the implications of that development to the United States. Donald L. Fuell, National Air and Space Intelligence Center force modernization and employment technical director at Wright-Patterson […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-official-discusses-chinese-air-force-missile-trends-50228/

DefenceTalkChina’s military has released images of an intercontinental ballistic missile with enough range to reach the United States, as Beijing is involved in a series of rows threatening to embroil Washington. The pictures of Chinese soldiers test-firing a Dongfeng-31 missile, which is said by experts to be able to carry nuclear warheads 8,000 kilometres (4,960 […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-conducts-long-range-nuclear-missile-drill-military-50161/

DefenceTalkTurkey on Wednesday defended its decision to enter talks with China to acquire its first long-range anti-missile system, in spite of protests from its ally Washington. It also made clear that no deal had yet been finalized. “The Chinese gave us the best price,” Defence Minister Ismet Yilmaz told Vatan newspaper, explaining that the system’s […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-ally-turkey-defends-choice-of-chinese-missiles-49276/

DefenceTalkA new report by the National Air and Space Intelligence Center warns that China is trying to expand its offensive missile forces and solidify its first-strike advantage in the Western Pacific. According to the report, China “is developing and testing offensive missiles, forming additional missile units, qualitatively upgrading missile systems, and developing methods to counter […]https://www.defencetalk.com/growing-chinese-missile-threat-argues-for-investment-in-long-range-strike-48460/