China Tests ICBM, Likely DF-41, Ahead of National Anniversary
Navigational warnings and NOTAMs indicate that China appears to have launched a three-stage intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from Hainan, targeting an area near the French Polynesian islands in the South Pacific.
The warnings established no-fly zones from 00:20 to 02:30 UTC on September 25th, aligning with China’s Ministry of National Defense announcement of the ICBM launch at 08:44 (Beijing time).
It is estimated that the missile traveled approximately 12,000 km, suggesting it could be a DF-41 ICBM.
The ministry stated that the PLA Rocket Force launched an ICBM carrying a dummy warhead to the high seas in the Pacific Ocean at 08:44 on September 25th, and the missile fell into expected sea areas.
It is estimated that the missile traveled approximately 12,000 km, suggesting it could be a DF-41 ICBM. The test is likely related to China's upcoming celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1.
It is estimated that the missile traveled approximately 12,000 km, suggesting it could be a DF-41 ICBM.
The ministry stated that the PLA Rocket Force launched an ICBM carrying a dummy warhead to the high seas in the Pacific Ocean at 08:44 on September 25th, and the missile fell into expected sea areas.
It is estimated that the missile traveled approximately 12,000 km, suggesting it could be a DF-41 ICBM. The test is likely related to China's upcoming celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1.
