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China showcases rapid-response military drills with 'no-notice' rocket launches

China's state media has broadcast footage of a "no-notice" rocket launch exercise by the People's Liberation Army. The exercise, which involved troops operating in mountainous terrain without prior warning, is part of an effort to highlight the military's rapid-response capabilities. This demonstration follows recent footage showing the launch of a DF-26 rocket, a missile capable of striking Guam. AI

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China showcases rapid-response military drills with 'no-notice' rocket launches

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Amber Wang ·

    What message is China sending with latest footage of ‘no-notice’ DF rocket drill?

    China has released footage of its troops carrying out a “no-notice” rocket launch as part of an ongoing effort by state media to showcase the People’s Liberation Army’s rapid-response capabilities. State broadcaster CCTV on Monday released a brief video showing the exercise in mo…