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China shows H-6N bomber carrying nuclear-capable JL-1 missile

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC · How we work

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China’s People’s Liberation Army released footage of an H-6N bomber carrying a nuclear-capable JL-1 missile.
China is expanding H-6 bomber operations beyond its nearby airspace, according to the footage.
In July 2024, two H-6 bombers were spotted near Alaska on joint patrols with Russia’s Tu-95.
The patrol prompted U.S.-Canadian NORAD to scramble fighter jets.
Analysts say the JL-1 mount completes China’s nuclear triad, enhancing second-strike deterrence.

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China’s People’s Liberation Army released footage of an H-6N bomber carrying a nuclear-capable JL-1 missile.
China is expanding H-6 bomber operations beyond its nearby airspace, according to the footage.
In July 2024, two H-6 bombers were spotted near Alaska on joint patrols with Russia’s Tu-95.
The patrol prompted U.S.-Canadian NORAD to scramble fighter jets.
Analysts say the JL-1 mount completes China’s nuclear triad, enhancing second-strike deterrence.