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![Is North Korea Working Toward a 'Carrier-Killer' Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile? Is North Korea Working Toward a 'Carrier-Killer' Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-c9eq-q1uaaauo9s.jpg)
Is North Korea Working Toward a 'Carrier-Killer' Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile?
By Ankit Panda
![Iran's "Carrier Killer" Missile Improves Accuracy Iran's "Carrier Killer" Missile Improves Accuracy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sizes/thumbnail/1177_5242b538c7aa4.jpg)
Iran's "Carrier Killer" Missile Improves Accuracy
An IRGC official says Iran’s Khalij-e Fars anti-ship ballistic missile’s precision is now 8.5 meters, up from 30 meters.
![Why China May Limit “Carrier-Killer’s” Range Why China May Limit “Carrier-Killer’s” Range](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sizes/thumbnail/2761_524383cf965f5.jpg)
Why China May Limit “Carrier-Killer’s” Range
Even if China’s technically capable of expanding the DF-21D ABSM’s range, its foreign policy goals might dictate restraint.
![Is China’s “Carrier Killer” Already Operational? Is China’s “Carrier Killer” Already Operational?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sizes/thumbnail/2811_52438403812ab.jpg)
Is China’s “Carrier Killer” Already Operational?
Plus, is the USAF inflating the DPRK & China missiles threats to fund its own nuclear modernization?
![Aircraft Carriers: R.I.P? Aircraft Carriers: R.I.P?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sizes/thumbnail/3189_52438fdfbb276.jpg)
Aircraft Carriers: R.I.P?
The Diplomat’s Robert Farley brings us the latest on this popular debate.
![Missile Defense's Real Enemy: Math Missile Defense's Real Enemy: Math](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sizes/thumbnail/3381_5243912c68ccd.jpg)
Missile Defense's Real Enemy: Math
Both sides of the missile defense debate have some powerful arguments. Yet, one basic idea may hold sway.
![Did China Test its "Carrier-Killer?" Did China Test its "Carrier-Killer?"](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sizes/thumbnail/3440_5243919ec1409.jpg)
Did China Test its "Carrier-Killer?"
Unconfirmed reports suggest China may have recently tested its DF-21D ASBM, with DOD making an interesting declaration.
![An Overhyped Threat: Ballistic Missiles An Overhyped Threat: Ballistic Missiles](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/sizes/thumbnail/3510_524391e8788c0.jpg)
An Overhyped Threat: Ballistic Missiles
Even as N. Korea and others develop such weapons, history shows ballistic missiles have their shortcomings.
![China's "Carrier Killer": The DF-21D China's "Carrier Killer": The DF-21D](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sizes/thumbnail/7101_5243b30766383.jpg)
China's "Carrier Killer": The DF-21D
Much has been made of the missile dubbed “the carrier killer.” Can it be countered?
![Arming for the Navy's Return to History Arming for the Navy's Return to History](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/sizes/thumbnail/7677_5243b71e95398.jpg)
Arming for the Navy's Return to History
While people fight wars, they need cutting-edge weapons to prevail. Missiles seem like a good choice.
![The Other China Missile Threat The Other China Missile Threat](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/sizes/thumbnail/4818_52439cd58a180.jpg)
The Other China Missile Threat
Most talk of China’s missiles focuses on the DF-21D. But the DH-10 cruise missile offers China another option.
ASBM Defense Isn’t Easy
Why defending against China’s much talked about DF-21D anti-ship ballistic missile is no easy task.