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China hypersonic weapons development

Overview

China is advancing its hypersonic military capabilities through new guidance technologies and long-range strike systems.

Researchers at the Guangdong Aerospace Research Institute have developed a star-based navigation system for hypersonic vehicles. This technology uses a star database to allow weapons to maintain orientation and determine position by tracking star movement, serving as an alternative when satellite signals are lost or disrupted by electronic warfare. Initial testing suggests the system can identify star patterns with 99% accuracy under ideal conditions.

In addition to navigation advancements, reports indicate the development of hypersonic glide vehicles (HGVs) designed to target high-value military aircraft, such as aerial tankers and command posts, from long distances. Specific systems include the DF-17 missile, which has a range of approximately 2,414 kilometers, and the DF-27 missile, with an estimated range of 8,000 kilometers. These HGVs are capable of maneuvering within the atmosphere, making them difficult to detect and intercept.

Entities

China · Bloomberg · United States · Guam · People's Liberation Army

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Timeline

  1. 20 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    China develops hypersonic weapons to target distant military aircraft

    China has developed hypersonic glide vehicles capable of launching air-to-air weapons to target high-value U.S. aircraft, including tankers and command centers, from thousands of miles away.

  2. 29 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    China develops star-based navigation for hypersonic weapons

    Chinese researchers have developed a star-based navigation system for hypersonic weapons to ensure guidance during satellite signal disruptions or electronic warfare.

Sources

cryptobriefing.com · express.pk · india.com · lanouvelletribune.info · news18.com · newsbeast.gr · sportime.gr · stateviews.pk