Indian defense analysts have begun scrutinizing the Chinese-built CM-400AKG warhead recovered near Jalandhar, Punjab, after it failed to detonate following launch from a Pakistani JF-17 fighter. The incident grants Indian experts first-hand access to this advanced air-launched supersonic missile, which is integrated into Pakistan’s JF-17 fleet and reportedly designed as a carrier-killer. The CM-400AKG weighs about 900kg, measures 5.1m in length, and can reach speeds between Mach 4.5 and Mach 5.5 in its terminal phase, with a range estimated between 100km and 250km. It is equipped with either a 150kg blast fragmentation or 200kg penetration warhead and uses sophisticated guidance systems including inertial navigation, GPS, and terminal seekers such as radar or infrared. The missile’s steep dive profile and high velocity make it difficult for modern air defense systems to intercept. Analysts suggest the recovery not only exposes technical aspects of Pakistan’s precision-strike capability but also demonstrates India’s growing capacity to counter advanced missile threats and accelerate indigenous defense innovation.