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China's PLA intercepts two new missile types in air defense drill

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China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) ground-based air defense unit, the Shenwei Missile Battalion, has successfully intercepted two new types of missiles during a recent drill. The exercise, highlighted by state television, involved missiles that could change direction mid-flight. Details regarding the specific missiles intercepted or the interceptor systems used were not disclosed. AI

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China's PLA intercepts two new missile types in air defense drill

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

    China’s HQ series intercepts 2 new missile types as PLA tests weapon platform

    A People’s Liberation Army air defence unit has for the first time intercepted two new types of missile simultaneously during a drill – including one that made a sudden change of direction, according to state television. The CCTV report on Monday said it was a rapid response oper…

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