From hypersonic missiles to underwater drones: Inside China’s victory day parade | Pictures with details

More than 20 world leaders, including Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un, gathered in Beijing for the September 3 "Victory Day" event.

Updated on Sept 03, 2025 07:47 pm IST 13 Photos
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China showcased its military might in a parade on Wednesday, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.(Bloomberg)

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More than 20 world leaders, including Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un, gathered in Beijing for the September 3 "Victory Day" event.(Reuters)

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In the 90-minute event, the Chinese military showed off aerial and underwater drones, hypersonic missiles and fighter jets and bombers.(AP)

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China also showed off drones that can operate underwater and in the air, including drones that could be used for reconnaissance and to strike targets. It also featured unmanned helicopters designed to be launched from ships.(Reuters)

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China also displayed the full range of its anti-drone systems, including a missile gun, high-energy laser weapons and high-power microwave weapons. According to PTI, the LY-1 laser weapon can effectively damage the optical sensors of enemy weapons and equipment.(Reuters)

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