China showcased its advanced domestically-produced weapon systems during the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War military parade, featuring six prominent new military technologies including hypersonic missiles and stealth aircraft.
The parade marked the first major display of next-generation equipment since the 2019 National Day military review.
Surface-to-air missiles HHQ-9C
The HSU100 unmanned underwater vehicle
An unmanned helicopter
Type 99A Main Battle Tank
Type 99A represents China's most advanced main battle tank in active service. Weighing 58 tons with dimensions of 7.6 meters long, 3.5 meters wide, and 2.37 meters high, this three-crew tank operates within an 800-kilometer range at speeds up to 80 km/h. Its improved composite armor provides three-layer protection while advanced targeting systems and automatic loaders enable rapid engagement of helicopters and armored targets.
DF-17 Hypersonic Missile
This breakthrough hypersonic weapon system operates at Mach 5 (approximately 6,125 km/h) with a range between 1,800-2,500 km. The DF-17's distinctive flat triangular cone warhead and short wings allow unprecedented maneuverability during flight, enabling target redirection and penetration of missile defense systems. First publicly displayed in 2019, it remains capable of all-weather precision strikes without relying on external guidance systems.
YJ-21 Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile
Dubbed the "carrier killer," this advanced hypersonic anti-ship missile reaches Mach 6 during cruise phase and accelerates to Mach 10 in terminal attack phase. Initially revealed through 2022 footage showing launch from Type 055 destroyers, its combination of range, speed, and precision is considered currently unstoppable by existing anti-missile systems, making it particularly effective against naval carrier groups.
WZ-10 Reconnaissance Drone
Also known as Wing Loong-10, this high-altitude high-speed unmanned system operates at 14,000 meters altitude with 20-hour endurance and 620 km/h cruise speed. Featuring stealth design and materials, the 3.2-ton aircraft carries various precision-guided weapons across six underwing hardpoints while performing both reconnaissance and strike missions based on ground station commands.
J-35 Stealth Fighter
China's fifth-generation carrier-based stealth fighter recently appeared with naval markings and "Flying Shark" insignia, confirming integration into carrier aviation forces. Aviation Industry Corporation of China experts publicly claim superiority over American F-35 fighters, with both land-based J-35A and naval variants expected to operate from the Fujian aircraft carrier alongside upgraded J-15T fighters in complementary roles.
Type 191 Automatic Rifle
Replacing the 26-year-old Type 95 rifle, this new standard infantry weapon features an adjustable stock and reduced weight of approximately 3 kg. With a fire rate of 750 rounds per minute and effective range of 400 meters, its modular "Transformers" design accommodates various combat requirements while maintaining reliability in different operational environments.
