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China Unleashes Hypersonic YJ-19 Missile on Submarines

2/16/2026

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China deploys the YJ-19 hypersonic missile on Type-039B Yuan-class submarines, capable of speeds over Mach 5, boosting anti-ship capabilities.
The Yuan-class has 13 operational submarines and uses air-independent propulsion to stay undetected for extended periods.
The YJ-19 replaces the YJ-18 and can be launched from standard torpedo tubes, enabling upgrades to older submarines.
China now operates multiple hypersonic missiles, including the YJ-17 and YJ-20, significantly boosting maritime strike capabilities.

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Story summary

China deploys the YJ-19 hypersonic missile on Type-039B Yuan-class submarines, capable of speeds over Mach 5, boosting anti-ship capabilities.
The Yuan-class has 13 operational submarines and uses air-independent propulsion to stay undetected for extended periods.
The YJ-19 replaces the YJ-18 and can be launched from standard torpedo tubes, enabling upgrades to older submarines.
China now operates multiple hypersonic missiles, including the YJ-17 and YJ-20, significantly boosting maritime strike capabilities.