Chinese President Xi Jinping took part in a grand military parade in Beijing today, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Reuters notes and gives a report on the weapons displayed by China at the event, BTA reported.
Missiles
China showed off missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads that can be launched from sea, land and air - this is the first time that Beijing has shown off its nuclear "triad".
Among these missiles were the air-based long-range "Jinglei-1" missiles, intercontinental ballistic missiles that are launched from submarines, "Zhulan-3" and the land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles "Dongfeng-61" (DF-61) and "Dongfeng-31" are strategic weapons that guarantee China's sovereignty and dignity, the Chinese news agency Xinhua noted.
"Dongfeng-5C" (DF-5C), which was displayed today, is the latest achievement of a Chinese missile program that began in the 1970s.
The parade displayed anti-ship hypersonic missiles that China has tested in the past on simulations of American aircraft carriers. Among these missiles are "Yinji-19", "Yinji-17" and "Yinji-20". Cruise missiles such as the "Changjiang-20A", "Yingji-18C", "Changjiang-1000", and other hypersonic missiles such as the "Yingji-21", "Dongfeng-17" and "Dongfeng-26D" were also demonstrated.
Laser weapons
China is developing laser weapons as a defense against drone attacks. The full range of anti-drone systems displayed at the parade includes a reactive anti-drone multiple rocket system, high-energy laser weapons, and powerful microwave weapons.
Chinese state media described these weapons as a "triad" in anti-drone weapons.
Drones
China has shown off drones that can operate underwater and in the air, including drones that can be used for reconnaissance and to strike targets. It has also shown off unmanned helicopters that are designed to be launched from ships.
Sea-based systems include submarines, ships, and mine-laying systems.