Targeting the DF-21 carrier killer

Good detail from StrategyPage:

International Assessment and Strategy Center > Research > New Chinese Missiles Target the Greater Asian Region

With the April 2006 launch of the Jianbing-5/YaoGan-1, China�s first dedicated military synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite, and a related new high-resolution digital imaging satellite Jianbing-6/YaoGan-2 last May 25[1], China�s new ASBM may be close to achieving an initial operational status. Russian technology SAR and electro-optical satellites dedicated to counter-naval missions may be launched later this year. These satellites can join existing Chinese long-range Over-the-Horizon radar and land-based electronic intelligence sensors, aircraft and even ships to provide composite targeting data for ASBMs. China will also use its future “Compass” navigation satellite constellation to provide precision guidance for this and other missiles.

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