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On August 12, 2025, China’s state broadcaster CCTV released rare operational footage of the DF-100 (CJ-100) supersonic cruise missile, showcasing its vertical cold-launch system, transporter-erector-launcher (TEL) configuration, and rapid deployment capability. Designed for both conventional and nuclear payloads, the DF-100 can strike high-value targets across the Indo-Pacific, including Japan, Guam, and the South China Sea, at speeds between Mach 3 and Mach 5. This unveiling marks a key moment in China’s military modernization, sending a powerful message to regional rivals amid heightened tensions in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea.

In this video, we break down the DF-100’s range, propulsion, guidance systems, and its place in global missile technology compared to the U.S. and Russian systems, while exploring the strategic implications for the Indo-Pacific security environment.

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First Operational Footage of China’s DF-100 Supersonic Missile

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