Julang-3 (JL-3) is the third-generation intercontinental submarine-launched ballistic missile currently under development in the People's Republic of China. It has a maximum range of more than 10,000 kilometers and can carry single or multiple nuclear warheads. It is expected to be deployed on the Type 096 nuclear submarine. The US media said that Julang-3 was improved from the land-based Dongfeng-41. It can be launched in China's coastal waters and covers the entire US and Europe. It is expected to serve in 2020.

Strategic objectives

On December 15, 2008, China tested the 094-class submarine "Julang-3" intercontinental anti-satellite ballistic missile, hitting the target in the Atlantic Ocean in western France. It is reported that the "Julang-3" intercontinental ballistic missile has been modified from the land-based "Dongfeng-41" type, and its maximum range can reach 13,000 kilometers, including the range of the incident range in the United States and Europe. The entry of such missiles into service will undoubtedly strengthen the nuclear power of mainland China. In June 2006, China mainland launched a "Julang-2" ballistic missile test from a nuclear submarine in the Yellow Sea region to the Gobi Desert in the 6,000-kilometer-long mainland, and the test was successful. It is said that the error is within 15 meters. The "Julang-3" test was just selected during the sensitive period when French President Sarkozy met with the Dalai Lama, which caused great pressure on the French military.

Media report

The US "Strategic Page" reported that the US intelligence department believes that the PLA Type 094 strategic nuclear submarine capable of carrying 12 JuLang-2 submarine-launched ballistic missiles may conduct combat readiness patrols for the first time in 2014. The report also refers to China's new generation of nuclear submarines or It will carry the "Julang-3" submarine-launched ballistic missile, which can be equipped with a nuclear warhead. The "Julang-3" submarine-launched ballistic missile has been modified from the land-based "Dongfeng-41" type with a maximum range of 10,000 kilometers. This means that even in China's offshore launch, the United States and Europe will be included in the nuclear strike.