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DF-12 M20 short-range surface-to-surface tactical missile
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The DF-12 also named M20 is a short-range surface-to-surface tactical missile designed and manufactured by the Chinese Defense Industry. The system was unveiled for the first time to the public during the defense exhibition in the United Arab Emirates, IDEX in February 2013. In August 2013, the DF-12 has entered in service with the Chinese Army. The DF-12 was first called M20, the shift in designation from M-20 to DF-12 indicates the missile is being deployed with China’s Second Artillery Corps, the service in charge of missile and nuclear weapons. It is not known whether the DF-12 will be armed with conventional or nuclear warheads or whether it is dual-capable. Some international military experts have indicated that the M20 is very similar to the Russian missile system Iskander. The FD-12 is designed for the engagement of small and area targets, such as hostile fire weapons, air and anti-missile defense weapons, military seaport, command post and communications nodes and troops in concentrations, among others. |
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