China has revealed an upgraded CJ-10 land-attack cruise missile with a strike range beyond 2,000 kilometers, giving the PLA a stronger ability to hit high-value targets far from the front line. That matters because it expands China’s options for long-range precision attack and sharpens its deterrent reach across contested areas in the Indo-Pacific. Positioned as a Chinese counterpart to the U.S. Tomahawk, the upgraded missile strengthens Beijing’s capacity to threaten command nodes, air bases, logistics hubs, and other critical infrastructure at extended range. The capability supports a broader shift toward deeper strike, stronger anti-access pressure, and more credible conventional deterrence in future high-end conflict. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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| CJ-10 land-attack cruise missile displayed during a Chinese military parade, representing the baseline system prior to the latest upgrade extending range beyond 2,000 km. (Picture source: China social network) |
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