TheDong Neng-3 (Chinese:动能-3;lit. 'Kinetic Energy-3'; DN-3/KO09) is a Chineseballistic missile defense system.
The system is generally believed to be based on theDF-21 with elements of theSC-19 also incorporated.[1]
The interceptor ishit-to-kill.[1] It can also be used as an anti-satellite weapon.[2]
The Dong Neng-3 is believed to fill much the same role as theSM-3 however it is believed to be much larger.[2]
Testing of the DN-3 has primarily occurred at theKorla Missile Test Complex.[3]
A 2010 midcourse defense test was most likely a test of the DF-3.[1]
In 2015 the DN-3’s anti-satellite capabilities are believed to have been tested.[4]
In February 2018 the DN-3 was tested against a DF-21 based target in space.[5] This test was reported to be a success by thePLA Daily.[2]