China's missile arsenal is expanding at an unprecedented pace. In this video, we break down the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force's (PLARF) complete missile inventory, from the DF-11, DF-15 and DF-16 short-range ballistic missiles to the hypersonic DF-17, carrier-killer DF-21D, Guam-killer DF-26 and the next-generation DF-27. We explain the range, capabilities, launch platforms and strategic role of each missile in China's anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) strategy. We also examine how these missiles could impact Taiwan, the South China Sea, Guam, U.S. aircraft carriers and the broader Indo-Pacific security balance.
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