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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: Sep 03, 2025 7:47 PM IST

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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)

Updated on Sep 03, 2025 7:47 PM

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)

Updated on Sep 03, 2025 7:47 PM

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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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)

Updated on Sep 03, 2025 7:47 PM

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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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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The parade featured two new, extra-large torpedo-shaped unmanned underwater vehicles -- the AJX002 and the HSU100 -- carried on top of long trucks. According to the BBC, the AJX002 measures up to 20m (65ft) in length and could possibly do surveillance and reconnaissance missions. (AFP)

Updated on Sep 03, 2025 7:47 PM

The parade featured two new, extra-large torpedo-shaped unmanned underwater vehicles -- the AJX002 and the HSU100 -- carried on top of long trucks. According to the BBC, the AJX002 measures up to 20m (65ft) in length and could possibly do surveillance and reconnaissance missions. (AFP)

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On the HSU100 unmanned underwater vehicle, defence analyst Alex Luck told AFP that it was more mysterious but is said to be an uncrewed minelaying capability. (AFP)

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On the HSU100 unmanned underwater vehicle, defence analyst Alex Luck told AFP that it was more mysterious but is said to be an uncrewed minelaying capability. (AFP)

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The DF-5c intercontinental ballistic missile (icbm), a notable upgrade to China's military technology, was also unveiled during Wednesday's events.The colossal liquid-fuelled nuclear weapons -- part of the country's "Dongfeng" missile series -- were displayed during the parade in the flat beds of large, camouflaged military vehicles. According to The Global Times, the DF-5C is capable of striking anywhere on Earth. (Reuters)

Updated on Sep 03, 2025 7:47 PM

The DF-5c intercontinental ballistic missile (icbm), a notable upgrade to China's military technology, was also unveiled during Wednesday's events.The colossal liquid-fuelled nuclear weapons -- part of the country's "Dongfeng" missile series -- were displayed during the parade in the flat beds of large, camouflaged military vehicles. According to The Global Times, the DF-5C is capable of striking anywhere on Earth. (Reuters)

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China unveiled its fifth-generation combat planes on active duty for the first time in the grand parade. According to PTI, all five models -- the J-20, J-20A, J-20S and J-35A of the PLA Air Force, as well as the PLA Navy's J-35 flew in several arrowhead-shaped groups. (China)

Updated on Sep 03, 2025 7:47 PM

China unveiled its fifth-generation combat planes on active duty for the first time in the grand parade. According to PTI, all five models -- the J-20, J-20A, J-20S and J-35A of the PLA Air Force, as well as the PLA Navy's J-35 flew in several arrowhead-shaped groups. (China)

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Multiple completely new types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) also debuted at China's V-day military parade. The Global Times reported that they are capable of stealth attacks, with wide coverage and autonomous collaboration, bringing innovative new patterns for future air combat. (Reuters)

Updated on Sep 03, 2025 7:47 PM

Multiple completely new types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) also debuted at China's V-day military parade. The Global Times reported that they are capable of stealth attacks, with wide coverage and autonomous collaboration, bringing innovative new patterns for future air combat. (Reuters)

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The parade also showcased for the first time the YJ-15, YJ-17, YJ-19 and YJ-20 anti-ship missiles, all capable of operating at long ranges and hypersonic, making them difficult to intercept, according to the Associate Press. (Reuters)

Updated on Sep 03, 2025 7:47 PM

The parade also showcased for the first time the YJ-15, YJ-17, YJ-19 and YJ-20 anti-ship missiles, all capable of operating at long ranges and hypersonic, making them difficult to intercept, according to the Associate Press. (Reuters)

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Also featured in the parade were the JL-1 air-launched long-range missile and the JL-3 sea-launched missile, both of which are also nuclear-capable, according to AP. (AFP)

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Also featured in the parade were the JL-1 air-launched long-range missile and the JL-3 sea-launched missile, both of which are also nuclear-capable, according to AP. (AFP)

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Also seen in the parade were four-legged robots that many say look like dogs, but have been touted as “robot wolves” that can potentially replace human soldiers on the battlefield by China. (YouTube/CCTV)

Updated on Sep 03, 2025 7:47 PM

Also seen in the parade were four-legged robots that many say look like dogs, but have been touted as “robot wolves” that can potentially replace human soldiers on the battlefield by China. (YouTube/CCTV)

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