America’s Rising Tension – China Showcases Deadly Weapons
Beijing (China) : At the Victory Day parade held at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China put on a grand display of its military might. During this parade, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) showcased several modern weapons publicly for the first time, the highlight being the launch of the Dongfeng-5C (DF-5C), a new variant of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
According to experts, the DF-5C can carry a nuclear warhead with an explosive power of three to four megatons of TNT—about 200 times more powerful than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima. With a strike range of over 13,000 kilometers, both the continental United States and Western Europe fall within its reach. It is believed to have the capability to carry up to 10 independently targetable warheads, enabling it to strike multiple targets simultaneously. Former PLA instructor Song Zhongping noted that the DF-5 played a key role in establishing China’s nuclear strength and demonstrated to the world that China could not be underestimated.
The parade also featured another new ICBM, the DF-61, mounted on an eight-wheeled mobile platform. Analysts believe this is China’s most advanced missile after the currently deployed DF-41, with an estimated range of 11,999 to 15,000 kilometers.
‘Guam Killer’ DF-26D
China also unveiled the DF-26D missile, nicknamed the “Guam Killer.” This intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) has a strike capability of up to 5,000 kilometers and can carry both nuclear and conventional warheads. Notably, it is equipped with electronic jamming and counter-interception systems, allowing it to potentially evade U.S. missile defense systems such as Patriot, THAAD, and Aegis.
Drones and Laser Weapons
China presented the AJX002 maritime drone and the GJ-11 unmanned combat aerial vehicle. The GJ-11, designed for precision strikes and aerial reconnaissance missions, is also referred to as a “loyal wingman.”
Additionally, China displayed at least two types of air-defense laser weapons, including a large laser system reportedly intended for deployment on warships. These “directed energy weapons” use electromagnetic energy to disable targets by generating heat, disrupting internal electronics, or blinding sensors like optics and radar.
Robot ‘Wolves’
While much of the world talks about robotic dogs, China unveiled robotic “wolves” during the parade. According to state media, these machines can carry out reconnaissance, deliver supplies, and even conduct precision strikes. They are designed to replace soldiers in life-threatening situations and reduce battlefield casualties.
The parade was attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Organized to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II, the event drew leaders from 26 countries and more than 50,000 spectators.