Chinese missile maker clones Ukrainian supersonic cruise missile

Chinese missile maker Guangdong Hongda Blasting Co Ltd reportedly has cloned and reengineered the concept of the new Ukrainian Bliskavka (“Lightning”) supersonic cruise missile.

The Guangzhou-based firm unveiled a mock-up of its new missile system at the Airshow China 2021 in Zhuhai.

The new missile system is named the HD-1A and it looks for all intents and purposes, like a clone of the Bliskavka missile which was developed by the Ukrainian defense contractor Yuzhnoye.