China’s Cruise Missiles: Flying Fast Under the Public’s Radar

China’s Cruise Missiles: Flying Fast Under the Public’s Radar

May 12, 2014 02:44 am | Harry J. Kazianis

Should Asia and America be worried?
Dennis GormleyAndrew S. EricksonJingdong YuanThe People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) numerous, increasingly advanced cruise missiles have attracted far less attention than its ballistic missiles—yet their impact on regional security, deterrence, and potential military operations may be similar in magnitude. Meanwhile, the U.S. Navy has limited itself severely in both the type and quantity of its own anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMs). It is therefore simply amazing that such a formidable set of weapons has generated so little open source analysis; indeed that may be precisely part of its appeal for China.

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