The Rocket Force (PLARF) is China's strategic and tactical missile branch. It is vital for national defense, overseeing nuclear deterrence and conventional...
The Rocket Force (PLARF) is the strategic and tactical missile branch of China's People's Liberation Army, responsible for missile operations, nuclear and conventional.
Its primary responsibilities include maintaining nuclear deterrence, conducting conventional precision strikes against land and sea targets, and providing strategic support for national defense.
It was formally established on December 31, 2015, during a major military reform, evolving from the former Second Artillery Corps.
The Rocket Force operates a diverse arsenal including short, medium, intermediate, and intercontinental ballistic missiles, as well as cruise missiles, capable of carrying conventional or nuclear warheads.
It is crucial for China's national security, acting as a core deterrent force, enabling strategic stability, and providing capabilities for long-range precision strikes.