Details of the Dongfeng-17 live combat drill revealed, experts analyze three key highlights

CCTV News app disclosed details of combatoriented exercises at a field training ground of the Rocket Force, with footage showing the maneuvering, erection, and launchpreparation process of new missiles such as the DF17 under complex conditions. The report noted that the training emphasized handling special contingencies such as coordination among multiple combat units, response to electromagnetic interference, and precision strikes, reflecting the continued improvement of the force's combat readiness level. Military commentators analyzed that the main highlights of such exercises include mobile launches under complex field terrain conditions, completing missions in an interference environment, and the coordinated use of multiple missile types. Related content also mentioned that the small wing design helps the missile's terminal maneuvering and target correction, improving its ability to strike complex and moving targets. The report also mentioned that in recent years, multiple types of equipment in the DF series have continued to enter service and take part in routine training, while joint exercises between the Rocket Force and other services and arms have become more frequent, making command links and combat organization methods more streamlined and flexible.