Missile HJ-12

The HJ-12 was first showcased at the Eurosatory 2014 exhibition. An export variant, designated HJ-12E, was later unveiled in 2016 featuring modified control fins and rocket motors. The system entered service with the People's Liberation Army Ground Force in 2021, utilizing a version based on the export variant.

The HJ-12 is a third-generation, man-portable anti-tank missile system. It utilizes a fire-and-forget guidance method with lock-on before launch capability. The missile employs a dual-mode seeker consisting of infrared homing and TV imaging for all-weather day and night operations. A soft-launch system allows the missile to be fired from within enclosed spaces, such as buildings or bunkers. Upon launch, the missile homes autonomously, enabling the operator to relocate or reload. The system can employ a top-attack flight profile to strike the upper armor of armored vehicles. The primary armament is a tandem shaped charge high-explosive anti-tank warhead designed to defeat explosive reactive armor and penetrate rolled homogeneous armor. Alternative warhead options include high-explosive or thermal effect types for use against fortifications, non-armored targets, helicopters, and small naval vessels.

The missile is in service with the People's Liberation Army Ground Force. It has been exported to several countries, with Algeria becoming the first international customer following a 2020 order. Other operators include the Nigerian Armed Forces and the State Border Guard Service of Kyrgyzstan. In 2022, a memorandum of understanding was signed regarding the development of the system's technology in Indonesia.