China has recently developed a more advanced DF-25 medium-range ballistic missile based on the existing DF-21. The development follows India's unveiling of its Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile, reports the Qingdao News website.
DF-25 (Dong Feng-25) is a two-stage, solid-propellant, mobile-launch medium-range ballistic missile. According to Chinese military source, the DF-25 could be in service with the Second artillery Corps of Chinese Army.
Potential missions of the DF-25 include providing rapid fire support over long distances to defend the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea.
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