fractional orbital bombardment system
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One unique weapon system showcased in the report is China’s new space-based nuclear weapon, called a fractional orbital bombardment system, or FOBS.
From Washington Times • Nov. 14, 2023
Another major worry for Northern Command is China’s 2021 test of a hypersonic missile capable of conducting a nuclear strike from space called a fractional orbital bombardment system.
From Washington Times • Aug. 2, 2023
Another weapon tested by China in 2021 was a fractional orbital bombardment system, or FOBS, that is a hypersonic missile warhead that orbits earth before reentering the atmospheric and striking surface targets.
From Washington Times • Mar. 8, 2023
China recently tested a new space-based hypersonic strike weapon called a fractional orbital bombardment system that can deliver nuclear warheads to targets on earth from any trajectory.
From Washington Times • Sep. 18, 2022
Of special concerns is China’s space-based fractional orbital bombardment system tested in July 2021.
From Washington Times • Jun. 1, 2022
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