US works on new weapons to counter China's activities in Pacific

Eyeing China in the Pacific, the US studies explosives to make missiles fly further, Report informs, citing Reuters.

US officials want to tinker with the mix of chemicals fueling missiles and rockets to gain an advantage in the Pacific by increasing the range of its front line munitions so US forces can operate further away from China.

The Pentagon and Congress are looking at a retrofit that could extend ranges for some current weapons as much as 20% by using more powerful propellants and lighter warheads, two congressional aides and two US officials said who spoke to Reuters under the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.