Key facts
- Chinese state media showcased the DF-61 ICBM and DF-100 cruise missile on November 5, 2026.
- Social media reports suggested a possible PLA Rocket Force ICBM test, unconfirmed.
Chinese state media showcased several Dongfeng-series missiles on Thursday, November 5, 2026, to mark a key anniversary, including the nuclear-capable DF-61 intercontinental ballistic missile and the rarely seen DF-100 long-range supersonic cruise missile.
The coverage coincided with social media reports suggesting that the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force might have conducted an inland ICBM test, potentially involving a ground-based mid-course missile interception. Neither activity has been confirmed.