China’s new Jinglei-1 (JL-1) missile could pose a potential nuclear threat to Alaska and even the wider United States, according to a Chinese military publication.
The JL-1 is a nuclear-capable, air-launched ballistic missile carried by H-6N strategic bombers and seen as the final element of the PLA’s nuclear triad.
A recent analysis claims it is the world’s only long-range hypersonic missile able to carry nuclear warheads, giving China an edge over the US and Russia. With a reported range of 8,000km and extended bomber reach, the system significantly expands China’s strike capacity, reports a Chinese online news portal.
The US better get their act together.
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