China is preparing for a major display of military power. At a parade on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan and the end of World War II, Beijing will showcase its latest weapons — from anti-ship missiles and combat drones to ballistic systems capable of carrying nuclear warheads. Bloomberg reported the plans, publishing satellite images from a rehearsal. 

China is preparing for a major display of military power. At a parade on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan and the end of World War II, Beijing will showcase its latest weapons — from anti-ship missiles and combat drones to ballistic systems capable of carrying nuclear warheads. Bloomberg reported the plans, publishing satellite images from a rehearsal.

The images reveal dozens of pieces of weaponry expected to roll through the streets of Beijing. Analysts from Open Nuclear Network noted that the equipment includes armored vehicles, air-defense systems, artillery with rocket launchers, and cruise missiles.

Military analyst Tanan Xu told Bloomberg that the new systems were developed with advanced technologies. Among them are hypersonic weapons designed to penetrate ship-based missile defenses and aimed at countering the U. S. Navy in the western Pacific.

According to Bloomberg, the focus on precision strikes and unmanned defense systems suggests that China is positioning itself to fight what it calls a «high-intensity, high-tech war.» The agency also emphasized that Beijing is already regarded as one of the world’s leading developers of hypersonic missiles.

The satellite images also show both strike and reconnaissance drones, including models capable of operating alongside piloted fighter jets. Back in 2021, China unveiled the prototype of the Feihong FH-97, described at the time as the country’s first combat-ready drone.

In addition, the photos captured intercontinental ballistic missiles DF-41, solid-fueled systems that can be transported in launch-ready condition. These missiles carry multiple warheads and have a range of about 15,000 kilometers, which makes them capable of reaching U.S. territory. The DF-41 was first introduced at a military parade in 2019.

Another weapon that drew analysts’ attention was the supersonic cruise missile DF-100. Little is known about this system, but according to Bloomberg, the U. S. Air Force’s China Aerospace Studies Institute has suggested its range may extend several thousand kilometers.