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'China missiles filled with water, not fuel: US intelligence'
'China missiles filled with water, not fuel: US intelligence'
The recent removals of many senior military officers from China's Rocker Force and national legislative body show that President Xi Jinping is not yet done with purge and restructuring of the People's Liberation Army(PLA). This latest purge has particularly impacted the Rocket Force, a crucial branch of the PLA responsible for tactical and nuclear missiles. As is the norm in
According to a Bloomberg report, US intelligence agencies have raised concerns about China's military capabilities, citing corruption within the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The report, which references sources familiar with US intelligence assessments, links the recent dismissal of several high-ranking Chinese military officials to pervasive corruption in the PLA.
The corruption is reportedly most severe within China’s Rocket Force, which has seen significant investment in recent years. Instances of malpractice include missiles being filled with water instead of fuel and the construction of missile silos with defective lids that hinder effective launch capabilities, the Bloomberg report said.
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