China flexes its military muscle as it showcases a mighty ballistic missile force which is ‘ready to strike any targets at any time’
China’s PLA Rocket Force appeared on state TV during Lunar New Year
Six DF-15B ballistic missiles were shown as soldiers gave festival wishes
The missile has been dubbed a ‘secret weapon’ and can fire up to 745 miles
One commander has said the troop is ready to hit targets at any time
By TRACY YOU
DailyMail.com
2 February 2017
China has displayed its military might as the country celebrates the Lunar New Year.
CCTV News, the state television station, broadcast a short clip last week showcasing China’s Rocket Force, a part the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) which handles the country’s growing missile arsenal, reported the People’s Daily Online.
In the clip, PLA soldiers at the Rocket Force sent New Year wishes to the public in front of six DF-15 ballistic missiles, which have been dubbed the country’s ‘secret weapon’ by Chinese media.
The Rocket Force appeared in a programme broadcast on CCTV 7, a channel dedicated to showing military and agricultural content.
The soldiers stood in a rectangular formation and held a banner which read: ‘Officers and men from the Rocket Force wish people around the country a happy New Year.’
Six military trucks were parked behind the troop and six white missiles were erected behind the trucks.
The weapons have been identified as the DF-15B short-range missiles by various Chinese media, including Beijing Daily.
According to the report, the DF-15B missile is an improved version of the original DF-15 missile and debuted in 2009 during the military parade to celebrate China’s 60th National Day.
The missile can reportedly travel at the speed of 2,000 metres (1.4 miles) per second and its striking accuracy is within 30 metres (98 feet).
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