China and Russia are discussing including the NPO Mashinostroenia Yakhont supersonic anti-ship missile as part of the weapons fit for the Chinese navy's Sovremenny-class destroyers now on order, say Russian press reports. The Sovremenny class is already fitted with the Raduga 3M-80 supersonic anti-ship missile, but the Yakhont offers up to twice the engagement range.
Source: Flight International