China's JL 3 Test Sends a Chilling Message to Washington and Tokyo The People's Liberation Army Navy's (PLAN) recent test of the JL 3 submarine launched ballistic missile has sent shockwaves through the Asia Pacific region.
This milestone marks the first confirmed submarine based missile test by China in over 40 years, significantly escalating Beijing's nuclear capabilities. The significance of this achievement cannot be overstated.
The JL 3 is capable of striking targets on the continental United States from Chinese waters, placing it at the forefront of China's nuclear strategy.