China’s KD-21 Air-Launched Ballistic Missile Appears To Be Operational

China’s KD-21 Air-Launched Ballistic Missile Appears To Be Operational

China’s KD-21 air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM), a shadowy weapon that is widely seen as part of the country’s rapidly developing anti-shipping armory, appears to now be in operational service. The missile, carried by the H-6K bomber, first appeared when it made an official public debut at Airshow China in Zhuhai in November 2022. Until now, however, it had not been confirmed as being carried by aircraft assigned to a frontline unit. Imagery…