Dong Neng-3 Explained

The Dong Neng-3 (; DN-3/KO09) is a Chinese ballistic missile defense system.

Design

The system is generally believed to be based on the DF-21 with elements of the SC-19 also incorporated.

The interceptor is hit-to-kill. It can also be used as an anti-satellite weapon.

The Dong Neng-3 is believed to fill much the same role as the SM-3 however it is believed to be much larger.

History

Testing of the DN-3 has primarily occurred at the Korla Missile Test Complex.^[1]

A 2010 midcourse defense test was most likely a test of the DF-3.^[2]

In 2015 the DN-3’s anti-satellite capabilities are believed to have been tested.^[3]

In February 2018 the DN-3 was tested against a DF-21 based target in space.^[4] This test was reported to be a success by the PLA Daily.^[5]

See also

• Dong Neng-2
• FJ ABM
• 2007 Chinese anti-satellite missile test

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dill . Catherine . TRACKING PREPARATIONS AT THE KORLA MISSILE TEST BASE . www.armscontrolwonk.com . Arms Control Wonk . 18 October 2021.
2. Web site: LIN . JEFFREY . SINGER . P.W. . China shot down another missile in space . www.popsci.com . 14 February 2018 . Popular Science . 18 October 2021.
3. Web site: Gady . Franz-Stefan . Revealed: China Tests Secret Missile Capable of Hitting US Satellites . thediplomat.com . The Diplomat . 18 October 2021.
4. Web site: Kania . Elsa B. . China Has a 'Space Force.' What Are Its Lessons for the Pentagon? . www.defenseone.com . 29 September 2018 . Defense One . 18 October 2021.
5. Web site: Panda . Ankit . Revealed: The Details of China's Latest Hit-To-Kill Interceptor Test . thediplomat.com . 18 October 2021.