Giant replicas of the Great Wall were erected in Tian’anmen Square, reflecting the same jumbo-size numerals “1945” and “2025”.
The numeric string exemplifies the country’s abounding courage and resilience against outside (overseas, to be more specific) aggression.
China terms it the “biggest” military parade for “Victory Day”, took place this Wednesday, where tremendous military strength was displayed, while it still swells to new levels.
Every year, the state-sponsored celebration is held to mark the surrender of Japan as World War II came to an end.
The event drew over 2 dozen world leaders as the right of rest of the planet was fixed at the dragon’s fixation for firepower supremacy.
Needless to say but such a sheen to a show could be made possible after the weeks of hardcore rehearsals and the security was beefed-up in the state capital, Beijing, with similar urgency and care in proportion.
When Was This Show ? (China’s Victory Day Parade)
On Wednesday, September 03rd. “Victory Day” commemorates the 80th anniversary of the capitulation of Imperial Japan at the end of the World War II.
This was in 2014 that China declared September 3rd to be Victory Day.
Since taking office in 2012, Xi has overseen three military parades.
The 70- minute parade showcased China’s latest military equipment, including fighter jets, underwater drones, nuclear-capable missiles and hypersonic weaponry.
In a speech, Xi stated that humanity must choose between discussion and conflict, as well as between peace and war, as reported by a major media outlet.
President Xi Jing Ping: Lion Undeterred And Unfazed By The West
Chinese President Xi Jinping did not let the opportunity slip out of his hands and hailed the contribution and sacrifice of his nationals during the Second World War, and it was “for the salvation of human civilization and the defense of world peace”.
Which Weapons Were on Show in China’s Military Parade?
Truly, a billion-dollar quest and question to find out.
Proliferation of Nuclear Power to strengthen armed force.
The JL-3, a new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) with a nuclear warhead, made its debut during the military parade.
Its maximum range has been regulated as compared to the earlier generation, so even if the submarine launches the missile from the South China Sea or East China Sea close to China, it will still fly to the U.S. and would insulate it in its entirety, without having to veer off in the Pacific Ocean.
The U.S. military will find it challenging to find and lock the Chinese nuclear submarines once this happens..
China conveys that by initiating launch preparations covertly, it will be able to shoot nuclear missiles.
Thank heavens, though, that peace-loving China has declared that it will not be the first to use nuclear weapons.
China’s Latest Bet: ICBM:
China’s next-generation ICBM, the DF-61, also made its premiere during the military parade.
The DF-61 is thought to be more than 20 meters long and is thought to be bigger and is designed with more capability than its earlier being, DF-41 which came with a range of approximately 11,200 km and could carry only 10 warheads.
NO Word Is Out For DongFeng DF 61 Range And Killing Instinct:
However, no precise information regarding the DF-61 ‘s range , warhead quantity, propulsion method and deployment status , or performance has been pushed into the public domain, so far.
The new solid-fueled DF-61 could be able to hit the entire U.S. mainland and could have a range of more than 12,000 kilometers.
Additionally, the DF-5C, a brand-new liquid-fueled ICBM, was first shown.
China demonstrated it by displaying the propulsion components of the fuselage and warhead independently.
It can carry up to ten nuclear bombs, reach speeds of over Mach 10, and have a range of more than 20,000 kilometers.
All things considered, Beijing undoubtedly aimed to demonstrate that it already possesses strategic nuclear weapons and is on par with the US as a potent deterrent.
Missiles in hypersonic flight
A handful of hypersonic missiles, including the first-ever YJ-21, were also displayed during the military demonstration.
During their joint drills surrounding Taiwan on April 1, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command handled an H-6K bomber equipped with a YJ-21 air-launched ballistic missile.
With a massive range exceeding 2,000 kilometers and the ability to strike American aircraft carriers at Mach 10, which is 10 X the speed of sound, people globally don’t hesitate to call it an “aircraft carrier killer”.
Clearly, dear reader, a clear and strong message to US forces to keep a distance and remain out of the bay.
Mobile Air Defense Launchpad:
Prompted by sophisticated threats and to check that, Beijing also unveiled the HQ-29, a brand-new mobile ex0-atmospheric air defense system.
Although it is unknown if the new platform could truly intercept hypersonic missiles, China asserts it can.
Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) New (Tech News Updates in India)
New unmanned surface boats (USVs), massive underwater drones, and multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were among the many unmanned vehicles on display during the parade.
The USV’s participation in the parade is noteworthy because it is quite uncommon to witness something that operates at sea on land.
The question of whether these drones are capable of using artificial Intelligence (AI) is the main topic.
MIA: The sixth-generation fighter jet from China
The globe was speculating that China’s new sixth-generation fighter plane might also be on show even before the parade.
Although it was kept out of sight, the stealth combat aircraft made its maiden public debut in December 2024.
It might still be in the development stage.
Laser Air Defense Framework: Tech News updates in India.
China showcased the LY-1, a new ship-based directed-energy laser system (DEW) that can destroy missiles and drones.
Though its performance and specs are uncertain, the system’s design and eye-catching and is just like vehicle-mounted laser systems that Japanese bigwig Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have designed over the years.
Who Were The Attendees? Tech News updates in India to uncover answers to your questions.
More than 20 foreign heads of state were in attendance at the victory celebrations, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia, Pakistan’s (SELECTED PM) Shehbaz Sharif, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Alexander Lukashenko who is Belarus President and then a handful of leaders of Central Asian countries too.
Family members and descendants of people from all over the world, including the US and several European nations, who backed this resistance struggle of the Chinese against the Japanese invaders, were also lured to the festivities.
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