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Xi tests Patriot-like missile in Taiwan's direction; Chinese HQ-16 outgun America's patriot systems?
Published on Jun 07, 2026 04:02 pm IST
Has U.S. missile defence finally met its match in Asia? China has just test‑fired what appears to be its new HQ‑16F surface‑to‑air missile, a “lightweight” but long‑range interceptor now being deployed with PLA units facing Taiwan. In this video, we unpack what the HQ‑16F is and how its features stack up against the U.S. Patriot PAC‑3.
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