China Integrates YJ-20 Hypersonic Missiles into Type 052D Destroyer Fleet

By Jijo Malayil · Interesting Engineering · 2026-07-30

Interesting Engineering reports that new official footage confirms the People’s Liberation Army Navy has successfully launched YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missiles from its Type 052D destroyers. This development suggests Beijing is moving beyond trial phases on its largest vessels

Interesting Engineering reports that new official footage confirms the People’s Liberation Army Navy has successfully launched YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missiles from its Type 052D destroyers. This development suggests Beijing is moving beyond trial phases on its largest vessels