China's Hypersonic Ambitions: A Wake Up Call for Global Naval Supremacy The recent footage of a Chinese Type 052D destroyer launching a YJ 20 hypersonic anti ship missile has sent shockwaves through naval circles, marking a significant escalation in China's pursuit of maritime dominance.
This demonstration of Beijing's military might will have far reaching implications for the global balance of power. The YJ 20 missile is a game changer on several fronts.
As China's first sea based hypersonic anti ship missile to enter mass production, it represents a major leap forward in naval technology.