Is This Chinese Missile a Real Threat to U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers?

Kris Osborn · October 14, 2019

Building an anti-ship missile to travel at sustained hypersonic speeds certainly presents technological challenges

In "China Watch"

China’s DF-26, an anti-ship missile tested and “demonstrated” by the People’s Liberation Army reportedly able to travel 2,000 miles

In "U.S. Navy News"

The service has conducted many future fleet studies and has taken a specific look at the Navy’s long-term aircraft carrier needs

In "U.S. Navy News"

These weapons are ostensibly capable of destroying aircraft carriers with precision-guided firepower from distances as far as 2,000 miles

In "China Watch"

The Navy's new next-generation aircraft carrier will likely deploy to the Middle East or Pacific theater

In "U.S. Navy News"

Chinese aircraft carriers would likely be highly vulnerable in an engagement with the U.S. Navy for several reasons

In "China Watch"