On December 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) released its annual report on China's military and security developments, as mandated by Congress. The report provides a detailed overview of China's military advancements, with a particular focus on the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF), which was established in 2015 to manage the country's land-based missile arsenal. According to the report, China currently possesses a total of 3,100 ballistic missiles under the PLARF's control. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF)'s inventory also includes 400 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), such as the DF-5, DF-31, and DF-41. (Picture source: Chinese social media) |