The introduction of China Lake Compound No. 20 (CL-20) stands as a testament to the nation's commitment to staying at the forefront of military innovation, potentially transforming the tactical landscape by enhancing the range and lethality of the U.S. armed forces' munitions.
US News: The US plans to improve its missiles and rockets' range in the Pacific to gain an advantage over China. US officials and Congress are looking to retro
The Pentagon and Congress are considering a retrofit on missiles and rockets to increase their range and allow US forces to operate further away from China, according to anonymous sources. Propellants will be made more powerful, and warheads will be made lighter to extend ranges by up to 20%.
U.S. officials want to tinker with the mix of chemicals fueling missiles and rockets to gain an advantage in the Pacific by increasing the range of its front line munitions so U.S. forces can.