Serbia has begun operating the Chinese-made CM-400 supersonic missile integrated into its modernized MiG-29 fighter jets.
The news came after the publication of a photo of a Serbian Air Force aircraft equipped with two of these weapons under its wings. Until then, the missile was only known to be in service with Pakistan, meaning the newly revealed capability puts the Balkan country in an unusual position in Europe in terms of range and air strike power.
The CM-400 was developed by “China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation” (CASIC), presented in 2012 and designed primarily for export. The weapon is about 5.2 meters long, weighs approximately 907 kg and can carry various types of warheads, including explosive or armor-piercing. According to the manufacturer, it can reach speeds of up to Mach 4.5 in the final stage of flight, combining high speed with the ability to attack from a long distance.
The missile can be used against different types of targets. Although often described as an anti-ship weapon — sometimes called an “aircraft carrier killer” — it can also act as an anti-radar missile or hit land targets. The system uses inertial navigation with satellite correction and specific sensors for the final phase of the attack, which makes it possible to hit targets with high precision.
For Serbia, the introduction of the CM-400 represents a relatively quick way to expand the country’s long-range precision strike capability. The weapon can also be integrated into non-Chinese-made aircraft thanks to an independent fire control system that does not require complex modifications to the aircraft. The introduction of the missile also reflects a diversification of the country’s military purchases, as in recent years Serbia has sought equipment both from the West and from partners such as China and Israel.
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As we reported yesterday, Serbian Air Force showcased, for the first time, that they are in possession of Chinese made CM-400 supersonic air-ground missiles, with a reported range of up to 400 km.
This makes Serbia the second foreign customer, after Pakistan.
Pair of missiles… pic.twitter.com/Yo2Utzf8DV— Peter Voinovich (@PeterVoinovich) March 10, 2026
