China is upgrading missile systems targeting Taiwan

China has recently upgraded its medium-range ballistic missile systems along its southeastern coast, specifically targeting Taiwan and nations considered friendly to it, according to a report from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies.
Satellite images indicate the buildup of rocket installations with a range of 1,000km, which could be employed in the event of a conflict in the Taiwan Strait.
Additionally, China has been replacing older short-range missiles with newer DF-17 missiles, featuring hypersonic glide vehicles, capable of reaching speeds greater than Mach 5. The DF-17s would reduce Taiwan’s early warning time in case of an attack and might be used to neutralize air defense facilities before launching other missiles against Taiwan.
China is also likely to produce more DF-26 missiles, with a range of up to 3,000km, making them a key component of its missile arsenal.

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25-Jul-2023