Last 15 October, China-based Guangdong Hongda Blasting Company claimed that it had successfully tested a new supersonic cruise missile not intended for the PLA but for export, as reported by The Diplomat. Guangdong Hongda Blasting Company has not designed and manufactured missiles prior to the HD-1. Total company investment into the HD-1 program has been $188 million, according to Hongda.
CX-1 Shaoxun, another supersonic cruise missile - unveiled in 2014 - intended for export but without known customer so far (Picture source: Navy Recognition) |