U.S. must beware China’s ‘Guam killer’ missile

Story highlights U.S. bases in Guam are within range of new missile Threat to Guam could embolden China elsewhere in Pacific CNN — Capable of hitting targets 3,400 miles away, China’s “Guam killer” missile is raising new fears of a growing Chinese threat to major U.S. military installations and stability in the Pacific Rim. U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski AC-130 gunships — The AC-130H Spectre and the AC-130U Spooky gunships are designed for close air support, air interdiction and force protection. U.S. Air Force/FIle RC-135U — The RC-135U Combat Sent, based at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, provides strategic electronic reconnaissance information to the president, secretary of defense, Department of Defense leaders and theater commanders. U.S. Air Force An F-15 Eagle takes off from the Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, flight line as two E-3 Sentries are seen in the background. U.S. Air Force/Josh Plueger In the U.S. Air Force fleet Prev Next While the current state of Chinese guidance technology makes any threat low at the moment, the report noted that “China’s commitment to continuing to modernize its strike capabilities indicates the risk will likely grow going forward.” The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was established by Congress in 2000 to look at issues between the two Pacific powers.