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China tests YJ-20 hypersonic missile from destroyer, challenging US

China has successfully test-fired its YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile from a Type 052D destroyer, a development that could significantly enhance the Chinese navy's combat capabilities. This missile, also referred to as a "carrier-killer," has entered mass production and poses a considerable defense challenge to the United States and its allies. AI

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China tests YJ-20 hypersonic missile from destroyer, challenging US

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Albee Zhang ·

    What China’s hypersonic anti-ship missile fired from a smaller destroyer signals

    A Type 052D destroyer fired a YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile into the air, Chinese media footage showed, displaying capabilities that pose defence challenges for the United States and its allies. A YJ-20 missile was launched from a vertical launch system (VLS) of the Type 052…