China Unveils Advanced Missile Defense System Capable of Tracking 1,000 Missiles Simultaneously

According to Rokna, citing Interesting Engineering, China has showcased a prototype of a sophisticated defense system that can monitor the trajectories of 1,000 missiles at once, potentially reshaping the technological balance between Beijing and Washington. The system, named the “Distributed Early Warning Big Data Platform,” has been tested and deployed. By integrating data from satellites, radars, optical sensors, and reconnaissance equipment across land, sea, air, and space, it enables real-time threat analysis.

Developers state that the platform can determine missile flight paths, distinguish between real and decoy warheads, and provide commanders with the necessary data to guide interceptor systems. Li Shidong, head of the research team at Nanjing Institute of Electronic Technology, explained that the system resolves the long-standing challenge of integrating scattered and heterogeneous data. The platform utilizes the next-generation QUIC communication protocol, ensuring secure and rapid data transfer even under heavy interference. The collected data will also be used to train AI systems and enhance future capabilities.

While China has taken practical steps in this domain, the United States’ “Golden Dome” project remains at the conceptual stage. Proposed by former President Donald Trump in May, the project still lacks a defined technical architecture and, according to General Michael Goutline, commander of the U.S. Space Force, has made little progress. American experts emphasize that the primary challenge lies not in weapons development but in the data networks and integration methods required.