Taiwan Building 1,000 Km ‘Carrier Killer’ Missile That Can Keep China’s Navy Away

Taiwan has revealed plans to develop a new long-range anti-ship cruise missile designed to target Chinese aircraft carriers before they can launch strikes.

Taiwan's defence ministry said the missile will have a significantly greater range than Taiwan’s current Hsiung Feng series, which is limited to about 400 km. Analysts believe the new weapon could reach between 600 and 1,000 km, allowing Taiwan to strike from outside the range of Chinese carrier-based aircraft and directly threaten the mainland.

The missile is expected to incorporate stealth features, making it harder for Chinese radar to detect, and will be capable of precision targeting. Taiwanese experts say it could create a “kill zone” covering large parts of the East and South China seas, forcing the PLA Navy’s powerful carrier groups to keep their distance.

Defence analysts see the move as part of Taiwan’s push for “asymmetric” capabilities that can offset China’s numerical advantage. Beijing, which claims Taiwan as its territory, has stepped up military pressure in recent years and has not ruled out the use of force.

The United States, Taiwan’s main security partner, is legally bound to supply the island with defensive weapons.