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China's YJ-20 hypersonic missile production could challenge US naval presence

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China is reportedly mass-producing the YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile, a development that enhances its anti-access/area denial capabilities. This advancement could potentially divert US and allied naval forces, allowing the People's Liberation Army Navy to operate more freely in scenarios involving Taiwan. The YJ-20 represents a significant step in Beijing's military modernization efforts to counter the US Pacific Fleet. AI

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China's YJ-20 hypersonic missile production could challenge US naval presence

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Seong Hyeon Choi ·

    How Beijing’s hypersonic ‘carrier killers’ could distract US forces in a Taiwan conflict

    The advancement and diversification of Beijing’s anti-ship missile platforms have bolstered its denial capabilities in the first island chain and could divert US and allied navies from warfare in a Taiwan Strait contingency, according to analysts. Last week, Chinese state broadca…

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