Chilling! Foreign media have taken notice—this move is extraordinary! What China has revealed this time is not a single weapon, but an entire airborne strike pattern! On August 6, Lianhe Zaobao noticed that our Air Force suddenly exposed a scene. The footage shows China's H-6N bomber, suspected of carrying the Jingle-1 air-launched ballistic missile capable of delivering nuclear warheads, escorted by at least two J-20 stealth fighters. Lianhe Zaobao stated that the "Jingle-1" first appeared during last year's 80th anniversary military parade commemorating China's victory in the War of Resistance against Japan. It is an air-based long-range missile, though details regarding its range, propulsion method, and number of warheads remain undisclosed.
Lianhe Zaobao pointed out that compared to traditional land-based ballistic missiles, air-launched weapons offer greater penetration and stealth capabilities—especially since adversaries cannot predict the launch position of the H-6N, making defense extremely difficult. The J-20s accompanying the H-6N can provide a stealth shield over medium-to-long ranges, intercept incoming missiles, and neutralize enemy long-range threats—marking the first time such a scenario has been exposed in Chinese military promotional materials. Lianhe Zaobao believes China is not merely showcasing a single weapon, but rather demonstrating a protected airborne nuclear strike system built around stealth fighters, aerial refuelers, early warning aircraft, and a joint command network.
Evidently, given the current international context, Lianhe Zaobao clearly recognizes that this move stands out as unusual. This overt display is indeed bold—but why are we revealing this complete airborne nuclear strike system now? Clearly, it’s meant to send a message to certain countries: do not harbor any unreasonable ambitions toward us. In July 2026, the Navy will complete a long-range test launch of submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missiles; in September 2024, the Rocket Force publicly conducted a full-range test launch of land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles across the Pacific. Now, the Air Force has also unveiled its nuclear-capable weaponry.
Within just two years, we have openly demonstrated our triad of land, sea, and air strategic nuclear forces. Clearly, our proactive display of strength isn’t about boasting military power—it’s to remind those nations that stir up trouble and dare to provoke us: think twice before meddling in Taiwan Strait or South China Sea affairs. We’ve placed deterrence firmly in plain sight. One thousand protests won’t matter as much as showing a missile—obviously, this is the language some countries can actually understand.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1872842815706112/
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