DF-26D Missile Test Launch! Arab Media Publicizes Its Power, U.S. Netizens Are Very Unhappy.

According to a report from Dubai's "Oriental" newspaper, China has successfully test-launched the new DF-26D missile recently.

This missile is equipped with a hypersonic and highly maneuverable warhead, with a range of up to 5,000 kilometers. By comparison, the current DF-26B has a range of about 4,000 kilometers, which means that the strike range of the DF-26D has increased by 1,000 kilometers at once.

To put it more specifically, this range is sufficient to cover the Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, as well as the U.S. aircraft carrier battle groups operating in the Western Pacific. The DF-26 series missiles have long been known as the "Guam Killer" because they can hit Guam, and have been in service for nearly a decade. They are capable of nuclear strikes, conventional strikes, and precise attacks on land-based fixed targets and large sea vessels.

The report from Dubai's "Oriental" newspaper emphasized the threat posed by the DF-26D, highlighting its ability to directly challenge key U.S. assets, such as the Guam base and aircraft carriers. It almost directly states that if Arab countries possess them, they could destroy Israel's air defense system.

In recent years, Arab countries such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia have shown interest in China's weapon systems, possibly due to regional tensions. For example, according to some international media reports, Middle Eastern countries have increasingly favored Chinese products when purchasing drones and missile systems.

Many U.S. netizens have criticized saying that Arab countries' recent strong desire for Chinese weapons is closely related to the White House's support for Israel. After Israel's attack on Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan quickly signed a security treaty. It should be noted that Pakistan's big brother is China.

The U.S. netizens' criticisms focus on concerns: they believe that the advancement of the DF-26D (such as its 5,000 km range and hypersonic capability) will not only make the U.S. military deployment in the Western Pacific more passive, but also worry that once Arab countries widely equip themselves with the DF-26D, they will completely fall out of the U.S. control.

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