China holds military parade on September 3 to celebrate 80 years since end of World War II
China's large-scale military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II will take place at 9 a.m. on September 3 at Tiananmen Square.
China's large-scale military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II will showcase a range of cutting-edge weapons, reflecting modern military power in the context of strategic competition, according to Xinhua News Agency.
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China unveils never-before-revealed high-tech weapon
According to Xinhua, the parade will showcase many types of high-tech weapons that have never been announced before. The focus is expected to be on precision strike missiles capable of flying five times the speed of sound, anti-ship missiles and hypersonic weapons.
Magnificent scale with 45 formations and hundreds of aircraft
The event is expected to last 70 minutes and will involve 45 formations and hundreds of aircraft of various types, including fighters, bombers and transport aircraft. The airborne formations will include most of the main combat aircraft of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
Organized according to modern combat model
Military assets are organized into battle groups based on real-world scenarios. These groups include land and sea combat, air defense, missile defense, information warfare, unmanned operations, logistics support, and strategic strike.
Message of peace amid show of force
Despite the show of military might, Beijing insists on maintaining its image as a peace-loving nation. This year’s event is both a commemoration of a historic victory and a message about China’s current military capabilities.
