MCQ Detailed View

In January 2019, China successfully tested its largest non-nuclear bomb, popularly referred to as the "Mother of All Bombs". The weapon was developed by the state-owned China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO), and it demonstrated China’s growing conventional strike capabilities.

Key Details:

• Country: China


• Test Date: January 2019


• Weapon Type: Massive conventional bomb (thermobaric / high explosive)


• Developer: NORINCO (China North Industries Group)


• Nickname: "Mother of All Bombs" – China’s answer to the U.S. MOAB and Russia’s FOAB

Why is this test significant?

The bomb was designed to cause extensive damage over a large area without using nuclear technology. Its successful test signaled China’s advancement in conventional weapons and its intent to modernize its military arsenal. The weapon can be dropped from a bomber aircraft, creating a massive blast effect on the battlefield.

Global Context:

Similar weapons exist in the arsenals of the United States (MOAB – Massive Ordnance Air Blast) and Russia (FOAB – Father of All Bombs). With this development, China joined the list of nations capable of deploying large-scale, non-nuclear bombs as part of their conventional warfare strategy.

This achievement highlighted China’s growing defense capabilities and was widely covered in international security and defense reports in 2019.