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China’s YJ-18 missile reimagined to strike US naval logistics

February 03, 2026 5 min read views
China’s YJ-18 missile reimagined to strike US naval logistics

China’s unveiling of the YJ-18C cruise missile underscores a shift in its military thinking toward cheap, stealthy weapons designed to erode US naval endurance by attacking logistics rather than seeking decisive fleet engagements. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China’s military is considering repurposing its newly unveiled YJ-18C land-attack cruise missile […]

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