U.S. and allied intelligence agencies are preparing to closely watch an upcoming military parade in Beijing, where China is anticipated to showcase new weapons. beijing
Chinese state media already have previewed some of the new weapon systems that were revealed during parade rehearsals for next month’s 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, News.Az reports citing The Washington Times.
Along with goose-stepping troops, the People’s Liberation Army will show off new YJ-series hypersonic anti-ship missiles, and a new, more lethal version of its DF-26 intermediate-range missile. The Chinese have dubbed it the “Guam Killer” for its ability to hit the major U.S. military hub in the western Pacific.
New YJ-17, YJ-19 and YJ-20 missiles were shown in one rehearsal for the Sept. 3 parade.
Another weapon previewed by state media is a new variant of a road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile.
Submarine warfare weapons will include two new extra-large unmanned underwater vehicles identified in photos as the AJX002 and a larger one hidden under a tarp. The AJX002 appears similar to Russia’s Poseidon nuclear-tipped torpedo.
New tanks, armored vehicles, artillery guns, advanced radar and a laser weapon also are expected to be unveiled.
China’s large arsenal of aerial drones is also likely to be featured in the parade.
