China Unveils DF-17 Missile With Hypersonic Glider

Credit: China Military | Eng.chinamil.com.cn
BEIJING—China unveiled a hypersonically gliding surface-to-surface missile, the DF-17, at its national day parade on Oct. 1, saying the weapon is non-nuclear and has the powerful ability to penetrate defenses. The missile has short to medium range, according to the state television commentary of the...

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