17 hypersonic missile launch, sends message to US
June 21, 2026
The DF-17, which made its public debut in Beijing’s 2019 military parade, is designed to deliver a hypersonic glide vehicle at speeds above Mach 5, making interception extremely challenging.
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has for the first time aired footage showing the launch of a Dongfeng-17 (DF-17) hypersonic missile, a move analysts say strengthens Beijing’s deterrent posture across the strategically vital first island chain.…
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