“In 2020, China Launched 250+ Ballistic Missiles, More Than the Rest of the World Combined”

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By Kris Osborn – President & Editor-In-Chief, Warrior Maven

China’s fast-expanding arsenal of missiles involves a large-scale increase in size as well as mission, scope and functionality, according to a recent DoD report on China.

The concern articulated in the report is by no means restricted to China’s known ballistic missiles but the PLA’s progress with cruise missiles, hypersonic missiles and nuclear-capable weapons as well. 

All of these developments are fortified by China’s aggressive missile testing and modernization programs.

“In 2020, the PLARF launched more than 250 ballistic missiles for testing and training. This was more than the rest of the world combined,” DoD’s 2021 Report on Military and Security Developments involving the People’s Republic of China, states.

China’s DF-21D, DF-26 and DF-17

China’s “carrier-killer” DF-21D and DF-26 have been on the Pentagon’s radar for many years now, yet the 2021 China report highlights certain advancements to these weapons likely to generate concern.