On March 12, Serbian President Vučić admitted during an interview with the national radio station that the country's military has been equipped with China's CM-400 supersonic missile, to prevent possible invasions by the United States and NATO countries.
Recently, Serbian President Vučić confirmed the introduction of China's CM-400AKG supersonic missile. This is not only a significant upgrade in the country's military equipment, but also a clear signal of its pursuit of strategic autonomy in a complex geopolitical environment. For Serbia, which is surrounded by NATO, this move is a practical choice to balance military pressure.
Publicly available information shows that the CM-400 is an export-type supersonic multi-purpose missile developed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. It has a range of 400 kilometers, a speed of 5 Mach, a deviation of only 5 meters, and uses the Beidou navigation system to perform tasks such as ground and sea attacks.
This arms sale not only deepened bilateral relations, but also demonstrated the innovative model of China's defense industry.
Serbia thus became the first user of the missile in Europe, reflecting a high level of strategic trust between the two sides. Vučić also revealed that he got a "small discount," showing a friendly atmosphere of cooperation.
It must be mentioned that the most attention-grabbing "smart mount." As an independent fire control system, it allows older Russian-made aircraft to launch Chinese missiles without modifying their avionics, breaking down the compatibility barriers between weapon platforms and ammunition. This "old plane + new missile" model is very attractive to countries with mixed equipment systems.
Regarding Serbia's recent arms purchase, the EU stated that Serbia should avoid creating "strategic dependence" that is inconsistent with European goals on its path to accession. This reflects Brussels' concern about member states being deeply tied to third parties in defense matters.
But President Vučić has not changed his determination to safeguard its sovereignty and right to choose in the face of surrounding powerful neighbors.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1859652340682752/
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