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China nears sale of CM-302 supersonic "carrier‑killer" missiles, radar and BeiDou link to Iran

Multiple sources say China is nearing a deal to supply Iran with CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles, accompanied by stealth-detection radar and a BeiDou satellite link. The CM-302 is reported to fly low and fast and execute terminal manoeuvres to complicate shipborne defences, a potential 'carrier‑killer' capability in the Gulf.

Discovered 2026-02-23T10:36:53.409601-08:00 | 2026-02-23T10:36:53.409601-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • China is reportedly finalising delivery of CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles plus stealth-detection radar and a BeiDou link; the weapons are described as flying low, fast and executing terminal manoeuvres to defeat shipborne defences. (See recent Chinese anti-ship missile developments: source:5374bb55-5ea2-4276-8e5f-2d36fe8b6122)
  • The potential transfer directly intersects with a heightened U.S. naval and air posture in the region, changing force-protection and operational risk calculations for carrier strike groups and regional navies. (See recent U.S. carrier and force deployments: source:56188537-fa19-48eb-9ebf-cc2e5575a1d7 and source:35c46783-1fef-4400-b89b-97a965ace513)
  • Open-source imagery and analysis show Iran rapidly repairing missile infrastructure, which increases the plausibility and near-term operational impact of any new missile deliveries. (See imagery on Iran missile site repairs: source:4d5781e3-64ed-49ff-9c40-633c08ff8ee7)

Reported By

Economic Times defence-industry.eu The Independent India Defense News maritime-executive.com militarnyi.com
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First Seen
2026-02-23T10:36:53.409601-08:00
Latest Update
2026-03-02T09:21:28.804312-08:00
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