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China's DF-15B missiles may still be effective, drawing parallels to Iran's recent missile successes

Military observers are drawing parallels between Iran's short-range missiles and China's aging DF-15B missiles, suggesting the latter may still be effective. An article in Ordnance Science and Technology highlighted Iranian claims that its missiles, featuring biconic maneuvering re-entry vehicles (MRVs), have repeatedly breached US defense systems in the Middle East. These Iranian MRVs, including models like the Thunder-500 and Fattah-1, have reportedly challenged Patriot and THAAD systems, leading to speculation about the continued relevance of similar Chinese missile technology. AI

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China's DF-15B missiles may still be effective, drawing parallels to Iran's recent missile successes

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alcott Wei ·

    Did the Iran war just prove that China’s ageing DF-15Bs are still big guns?

    Lessons from the Iran war suggest that China’s ageing Dongfeng-15B short-range missiles may be more useful in penetrating modern missile defences than previously thought, according to military analysts. The suggestion surfaced this month in an article published by Ordnance Scienc…