Serbia has begun using the Chinese-made CM-400 supersonic missile integrated into its modernized MiG-29 fighters.
The news came to light after the publication of a photo of a Serbian Air Force plane equipped with two of these weapons under its wings. Until then, the missile was only known from service in 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 missile was developed by “China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation” (CASIC), introduced in 2012 and intended primarily for export. The weapon measures approximately 5.2 meters, weighs about 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 long-range attack capabilities.
The missile can be used against different types of targets. Although often described as an anti-ship weapon — sometimes dubbed a “carrier destroyer” — it can also function as an anti-radiation missile or engage ground targets. The system uses inertial navigation with satellite correction and specific sensors for the final phase of the attack, which allows hitting targets with high precision.
For Serbia, the introduction of the CM-400 is a relatively quick way to expand its long-range precision strike capability. The weapon can also be integrated into non-Chinese aircraft, thanks to an independent launch control system that does not require complex aircraft modifications. The missile’s adoption also reflects the country’s diversification of military purchases, which in recent years has sought equipment both from the West and from partners such as China and Israel.
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Source: The War Zone | Photo: X @PeterVoinovich | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
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
