# anti-ship missile
Latest news and articles about anti-ship missile
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Supersonic Reach: How the J‑15 Armed with YJ‑15 Sharpens China’s Carrier Strike
A photo of a J‑15 fighter carrying the new YJ‑15 supersonic anti‑ship missile signals a meaningful upgrade in China’s carrier‑borne strike reach. With a lighter air‑launch design and a claimed range near 800 km, the missile extends PLA Navy standoff attack options, complicating regional defence planning even as it remains one element of a broader targeting and sensor ecosystem.
China’s J-15T Publicly Shown Carrying YJ-15 Missile — A Step Change in Carrier Strike Capability
A public photograph confirms the J-15T carrier fighter is operationally paired with the supersonic YJ-15 anti-ship missile, signalling a meaningful upgrade in China's carrier-based strike capability. The combination enhances the PLA Navy's tactical ability to threaten large surface ships, while practical constraints and modern allied defenses temper its reach.
Iran Parades ‘Abu Mahdi’ Cruise Missiles and Underground ‘Missile City’ — A Signal to U.S. Fleets
Iran publicly showcased a subterranean missile complex storing hundreds of new “Abu Mahdi” anti‑ship cruise missiles that Tehran says can reach beyond 1,000 km and penetrate warship defences. The display is both a tactical signal about asymmetric coastal striking capability and a strategic challenge to U.S. naval operations in the Gulf and nearby waters.