WATCH: China Teases Airburst Weapon That Rains Metal Fragments On Battlefields | Firstpost America

China has released footage showing its PHL-191 long-range rocket artillery system firing what appear to be airburst fragmentation munitions, dubbed "Steel Rain." Unlike conventional rockets that explode on impact, these warheads detonate above the target area, dispersing metal fragments over a wide zone. Meanwhile, Trump has declined to commit to Taiwan’s defence unconditionally, warning he is not looking to travel '9,500 miles to fight a war'. We break down the weapon, the threat and the American question. Cary Johnston brings you the details on Firstpost America. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 – Introduction: China’s “Steel Rain” Weapon Raises Taiwan Conflict Concerns 0:24 – China Showcases PHL-191 Rocket System With Airburst Munition Capability 0:48 – “Steel Rain” Could Be Used In Any Future Taiwan Conflict 1:15 – PHL-191 Long Range Rocket System: China’s Mobile Strike Platform 1:42 – How Airburst Weapons Create A Deadly Fragmentation Zone 2:10 – China’s Taiwan Strategy: Targeting Defences Before A Major Assault 2:38 – Taiwan Warns Against Chinese Military Pressure 3:00 – Lai Ching-te Says Taiwan’s Future Must Be Decided By Its People 3:18 – China’s First Strike Goal: Blind Taiwan’s Radar, Air Defence And Airfields 3:52 – PHL-191 Designed For Precision Attacks Against Key Military Targets 4:10 – China Expands Military Drills Around Taiwan 4:35 – PLA Rocket Forces Conduct Live Fire Exercises Near Taiwan 5:00 – Beijing Defends Military Drills As Necessary Measures 5:25 – “Steel Rain” Highlights Growing China-Taiwan Military Tensions ========== China Airburst Munition | PHL 191 Rocket Artillery | Steel Rain Fragmentation | PLA Rocket Force | Taiwan Strait Military Balance | Trump Taiwan Defense Policy | Submunition Airburst Tech | People Liberation Army | Long Range Rocket System | Firstpost America | Cary Johnston | War | Geopolitics | Global Economy | Firstpost | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | Trending News #chinamilitary #phl191 #steelrain #airburst #firstpostamerica #caryjohnston #war #geopolitics #economy #firstpost #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #internationalnews #trendingnews Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live.    / @firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Instagram:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Facebook:   / firstpostin   Follow Firstpost on X:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029...