Nuclear missiles, laser weapons, robot wolves, & more: What China showcased at its massive victory parade | SEE PICS
China’s 80th anniversary military parade showcased a powerful array of advanced weaponry, from intercontinental ballistic missiles and hypersonic systems to AI-driven ‘robot wolves’ and upgraded 99B tanks.
The Dongfeng-5 (DF-5C) is a powerful silo-based nuclear ICBM; it can deliver a 3-4 megaton warhead over 13,000 km, reaching the US and Europe. With up to 10 multiple warheads, the DF-5C is a key symbol of China’s credible intercontinental nuclear strike capability. (Image: AFP)
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The DF-61, China’s most advanced ICBM after the DF-41, is set to enhance the PLA’s long-range nuclear strike capabilities. (Image: AFP)
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The DF-31BJ is the newest road-mobile ICBM, debuting as an upgrade to the DF-31AG, with a range exceeding 11,200 km. (Image: AFP)
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China’s PLA Rocket Force unveiled the DF-26D, a new variant of the “Guam Killer” missile, designed to strike key U.S. military bases in the Pacific. (Image: AFP)
China showcased its hypersonic anti-ship missiles designated as YJ at the parade, including the YJ-17 with a glide vehicle and the YJ-21 ballistic missile, ending weeks of speculation. (Image: Reuters)
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The JL-3, China’s third-generation submarine-launched ballistic missile, was showcased alongside its first-generation predecessor, the JL-1. Also featured was the YJ-21, a hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missile (Image: AFP)
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China also showcased its 99B tanks, the latest third-generation variant equipped with the advanced GL-XX active protection system featuring dual launchers and fire control radars. (Image: AFP
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China unveiled advanced ‘robot wolves’ at the parade, with state media claiming they surpass robot dogs in performing reconnaissance, supply delivery, and precision strikes while reducing combat casualties. (Image: AP)
