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China integrates DF-61 ICBM into PLA Rocket Force training
China has officially incorporated its new DF-61 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into routine training exercises with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force. The missile is currently participating in drills involving field movements, changes of launch positions, and launch preparations.
First publicly displayed during a military parade in Beijing in September 2025, the DF-61 is a road-mobile system utilizing solid fuel. Military analysts suggest its rapid integration into active service may be due to structural similarities with the previous DF-41 model and its compatibility with existing command, communication, and logistical networks.
While Beijing has not officially confirmed the missile’s exact technical specifications, including its warhead capacity, various reports suggest a potential range between 12,000 and 18,000 kilometers. The DF-61 joins the DF-31 and DF-41 as part of China’s land-based nuclear deterrent, aimed at modernizing its long-range strike capabilities.
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CCTV · China · China Central Television · DF-61 · People's Liberation Army · People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force · Shao Yongling · South China Morning Post
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The integration of the DF-61 into military operations took less time than previous generations of ICBMs. www.deshebideshe.com · www.armadnymagazin.sk
- [● 2 SOURCES] The DF-61 intercontinental ballistic missile has been integrated into regular PLA military training and exercises. www.deshebideshe.com · www.armadnymagazin.sk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The DF-61 may share structural similarities with the previous DF-41 version. www.deshebideshe.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The potential range of the DF-61 is estimated to be between 12,000 and 15,000 kilometers. www.deshebideshe.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The DF-61 was first displayed publicly during a military parade in Beijing in September 2025. www.deshebideshe.com · www.armadnymagazin.sk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Some estimates place the range of the DF-61 at 18,000 kilometers. www.armadnymagazin.sk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The DF-61 is a road-mobile system that uses solid fuel. www.armadnymagazin.sk