Airshow China 2021: China showcases export variant of YJ-18 submarine-launched cruise missile

by Ridzwan Rahmat

China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC) is showcasing an export variant of the YJ-18 submarine-launched anti-ship cruise missile at Airshow China 2021, which is being held from 28 September to 3 October in Zhuhai.

The missile has been designated as the YJ-18E and CASIC has received approval from the Chinese government to sell the sea-skimming weapon to overseas users, the English-language website of the state-owned China News Service, ECNS, reported on 29 September.

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China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC) is showcasing an export variant of the YJ-18 subma...

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