29 August 2015

News Story: PLA's DF-26 can reach targets in the Central Pacific - expert

Chinese Ballistic Missile (TEL) Transporter Erector Launcher
In an article published in Moscow-based Sputnik News, Russian military expert Vassily Kashin said that China's new DF-26 intermediate-range ballistic missile has the capability to hit American military facilities in the Central Pacific.

The military parade to be held in Beijing on Sep. 3 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of China's vistory over Japan will be the first time for the People's Liberation Army to demonstrate many of its advanced weapon systems including DF-16 short-range, solid propellant ballistic missile and DF-26 to the public. Kashin also said that some upgraded versions of China's DF-21 anti-ship missile and DF-31 intercontinental ballistic missile may also be shown to the world during the event according to Kashin.

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