20? Beijing deploys hypersonic missile for PLA Navy

Photo credit: Chinese state media China has deployed its YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile with the Type 052D guided missile destroyer, according to newly released footage by Chinese state media. The development marks the first public demonstration of the weapon from the PLA Navy’s most numerous modern destroyer class, expanding its deployment beyond the larger Type 055 warships. The footage was aired by China’s state broadcaster CCTV’s military channel as part of a promotional trailer for the documentary “Zhìshèng” (Achieve Victory), produced to mark the 99th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), which is observed on August…