China’s secret missile expansion: Satellite images show China increased missile production by a massive…, it’s now planning to…
Increasing its strength by leaps and bounds, China now operates 136 facilities dedicated to its Rocket Force (PLARF) and defense manufacturing.
China missile production update: In a significant geopolitical development, various global media reports have covered that China is accelerating missile production on an unprecedented scale. Signaling its intent to strengthen military dominance and reshape regional power dynamics, Beijing has expanded its missile manufacturing capacity manifold over the past five years. Amid the rising geopolitical tensions, the move is seen by experts as a serious challenges to the United States, its allies, and neighboring countries like India(BHARAT) which China sees as a danger. Here are all the updates you need to know about the accelerating missile production in China.
What do reports say on accelerating missile production in China?
According to a CNN report citing satellite imagery, China now operates 136 facilities dedicated to its Rocket Force (PLARF) and defense manufacturing and most importantly, over 60 percent of the facilities have undergoing major expansion since 2020.
What is China planning to do?
The report reveals that new factory towers, bunkers, and testing centers have emerged, while large swathes of farmland have been converted into military complexes. Also, the total construction area has reportedly increased by around 2 million square meters.
Growth of PLA Rocket Forces
Under Xi Jinping’s leadership, the PLA Rocket Force has become the cornerstone of China’s nuclear and ballistic strategy serving as both deterrent and offensive shield. Analysts believe missiles from the new facilities could be pivotal in a Taiwan conflict, as China seeks to create a “no-entry zone” to block US naval support.
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