China's September 3rd military parade: Satellite and open-source imagery reveal a high-tech arsenal, including new anti-ship missiles, advanced munitions, and armored vehicles, poised to demonstrate China's growing military might and challenge US naval dominance in the Western Pacific. The images showcase a vast array of weaponry at a Beijing parade rehearsal ground, signaling a significant display of PLA advancements in precision strike and unmanned warfare capabilities
Exclusive Satellite Images Reveal China's Military Parade Preparations: High-Tech Weapons & Advanced Munitions Spotted in Beijing. Business Insider obtained images of a massive open-air staging ground near Changjing, northwest Beijing, previously used for Victory Day rehearsals. Dozens of mobile systems, advanced weaponry, including new-generation anti-ship missiles, and armored vehicles are visible, hinting at a powerful military display for China's upcoming September 3rd parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second Sino-Japanese War
Satellite images reveal China's high-tech military arsenal poised for its September 3rd military parade. Dozens of advanced munitions, armored vehicles, and mobile systems are visible at a Beijing staging area, as first reported by Bloomberg. This impressive display of weaponry, including new-generation anti-ship missiles (subsonic and hypersonic), signals Beijing's growing military might and ambition to rival US capabilities in the Western Pacific. The images, taken this month, showcase the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) most advanced equipment, preparing for a major showcase of its technological advancements on the 80th anniversary of the Second Sino-Japanese War
China's upcoming military parade will showcase a new generation of anti-ship missiles, ranging from subsonic to hypersonic speeds. These advanced weapons, designed to neutralize surface vessels like aircraft carriers, frigates, and destroyers at long range, highlight China's growing naval power and its ambition to counter US naval dominance in the Western Pacific
China's upcoming Victory Day military parade, showcasing advanced weaponry including new-generation anti-ship and land-attack cruise missiles, signals Beijing's intent to project military power rivaling that of the US in the Western Pacific. Satellite imagery reveals a vast array of high-tech systems, underscoring China's growing military capabilities and its ambition to counter US naval dominance in the region
China's upcoming military parade will showcase a new generation of anti-ship missiles designed to counter the US Navy in the Western Pacific. Satellite imagery reveals a range of advanced munitions, from subsonic to hypersonic, capable of targeting aircraft carriers, frigates, and destroyers. According to Tianran Xu, a senior analyst at Pax Sapiens' Open Nuclear Network, these missiles are explicitly intended to suppress US naval power and deny access to the region. This display of military might underscores China's growing ambition to match US capabilities in the Indo-Pacific
China's September 3rd military parade, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Second Sino-Japanese War's end (1945), will feature a headline-grabbing display of the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) cutting-edge weaponry. Expect a showcase of advanced missiles, armored vehicles, and other high-tech military hardware under the watchful eye of President Xi Jinping
China's upcoming September 3rd military parade will showcase the PLA's latest high-tech weaponry, including advanced precision strike capabilities, unmanned systems, and next-generation anti-ship missiles. Satellite imagery reveals a vast array of cutting-edge equipment, signaling a significant display of military might and reflecting China's focus on emerging technologies for high-intensity warfare. This impressive arsenal, designed to counter advanced naval forces, underscores Beijing's growing military ambitions in the Western Pacific
China's upcoming military parade: Satellite imagery reveals GJ-11 and GJ-2 reconnaissance and attack drones among advanced weaponry at the Changjing parade village. This high-resolution image shows a significant portion of the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) cutting-edge arsenal, including unmanned equipment, poised for the September 3rd Victory Day celebrations
Satellite imagery reveals Chinese military parade preparations, showcasing advanced weaponry including what appear to be ground vehicles equipped with unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) – essentially, combat-ready sea drones. These USVs, alongside new-generation anti-ship missiles (subsonic and hypersonic), suggest a focus on unmanned warfare capabilities and projection of naval power in the Western Pacific
China's September 3rd Military Parade: Unveiling High-Tech Weapons Systems. Satellite imagery reveals advanced anti-ship missiles, hypersonic weaponry, and other cutting-edge military technology slated for display in Beijing's upcoming parade, marking the 80th anniversary of the Second Sino-Japanese War. See the latest images and analysis of the PLA's arsenal. #ChinaMilitary #PLA #MilitaryParade #HypersonicMissiles #AntiShipMissiles
Satellite imagery reveals approximately 20 vehicles, potentially equipped with China's cutting-edge anti-ship weaponry, within a Beijing military parade staging area. Some vehicles may showcase new technology, suggesting a significant display of advanced military capabilities at the upcoming September 3rd parade
China's upcoming September 3rd military parade will unveil a new generation of advanced anti-ship missiles, including subsonic and hypersonic variants. Satellite imagery reveals a vast array of these weapons, designed to neutralize surface vessels like aircraft carriers, frigates, and destroyers. This display of military might, alongside land-attack cruise missiles, signals Beijing's intent to challenge US naval dominance in the Western Pacific. The parade showcases China's commitment to precision strike and unmanned warfare capabilities
China's upcoming military parade will showcase advanced weaponry, including the supersonic YJ-15 ramjet missile and a hypersonic glide boost missile. Social media images reveal truck-mounted versions of these missiles, potentially displayed during parade rehearsals. These anti-ship missiles, ranging from subsonic to hypersonic speeds, are designed to counter US naval vessels in the Western Pacific
Satellite imagery and open-source intelligence reveal China's advanced military hardware slated for its September 3rd military parade. Images, obtained by Business Insider, show a vast array of weaponry including new-generation anti-ship missiles and other advanced systems. While Business Insider could not independently verify these images, their contents align with previous reporting and suggest a significant display of military might
Various new missiles (ship UVLS launch?) confirmed, my 2c on roles:
– YJ-15, ramjet compact supersonic?
– YJ-17, waverider hypersonic glide?
– YJ-19, ?maybe scramjet hypersonic?
– YJ-20, biconical hypersonic/aeroballistic? Possibly seen before from 055..
Via REautomaton, SDF pic.twitter.com/9061QDAi09
Expected entries in the display arsenal include the YJ-18C, a stealthy, subsonic missile, and the YJ-21, a hypersonic missile that can be launched from a plane or ship to hit moving vessels.
Photos appearing to show these missiles at rehearsals were also posted on Chinese social media.
YJ-21
CJ-1000
YJ-18C
CJ-20A
图源见水印 pic.twitter.com/L88uFhSsWi
With these newer missiles included, China is readying a full arsenal of domestically made weapons for the world to see, Xu said.
“Few countries have developed so many anti-ship missiles that cover all imaginable categories,” he wrote.
The parade would thus likely feature weapons on every rung of the anti-ship missile range: from subsonic missiles with stealth capabilities, such as the YJ-18C, to those that can travel at supersonic speeds, such as the YJ-15, to hypersonic missiles that can maneuver at faster than five or even 10 times the speed of sound, such as the YJ-19.
“These formidable capabilities are obviously an overkill for the Taiwanese navy vessels and are clearly intended to suppress and destroy the surface combatants of the USN and allied forces in the Western Pacific,” Xu wrote.
I missed the new toys 🙁
So it’s called YJ-20 (seen from 🚀 from type 055 and H-6)
YJ-17 Hypersonic HGV
YJ-19 scramjet Hypersonic CM
New YJ-18C
Not limited to just navy https://t.co/7NkPm4Gdpj pic.twitter.com/pjIBK0n9Xi
One potential highlight at the parade is what appears to be a long, underwater drone shaped like a torpedo.
Xu said its appearance is similar to that of Russia’s Poseidon, a nuclear-powered drone that is said to be potentially nuclear-armed. Running on nuclear power extends Poseidon’s range dramatically, and there are fears that it could be used to covertly launch a stealthy nuclear attack on the US western seaboard.
It’s still unclear precisely what this Chinese weapon is, and Xu said it’s not apparent if the drone is nuclear-powered or can be nuclear-armed.
“But it most likely has the ability to conduct long-range maritime-surveillance or strike mission,” he wrote.
Unverified photos that appear to have been taken from the ground show what the munition could look like. A second version, appearing to be covered in a tarp, can also be seen in the satellite image.
Another corner of the staging area appears to show 16 vehicles mounted with tarp-covered munitions.
Xu said these are likely China’s intercontinental ballistic missiles, such as the solid-fuel DongFeng-41. The three-stage rocket has a maximum operational range of roughly 9,300 miles and is reported to be able to deliver multiple warheads at a time.
Some unconfirmed photos posted on social media also appear to show munitions such as the DF-100, a supersonic cruise missile for land attacks, being transported for rehearsals.
China has been ramping up its military activity near Taiwan in recent years, both as a sign of its displeasure with Taipei’s current government and as a show of force.
In April, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army conducted a two-day exercise in the Taiwan Strait that included testing a precision strike, mounting a joint blockade, and asserting operational control of the region. Taiwan and the US criticized the military exercise, calling it irresponsible and provocative.
While US foreign policy is unclear on whether Washington would defend Taiwan from invasion, much of China’s military power is geared toward countering American power in the Indo-Pacific.
In the last 10 years, Beijing has unveiled intermediate-range missiles that it says can reach as far as Guam, which hosts a key US base and is 2,500 miles from China’s shores. The capability has led analysts to regularly refer to such munitions as “Guam Killers.”
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has outlined China as its “pacing threat” for weapons development and force posture.
By displaying its latest munitions, Xu said, China would be trying to reinforce a message that it has the means to strike US assets in the region.
“In my opinion, the parade sends strong deterrence signals to the Pentagon,” he wrote.
While China’s desired message might be that it can deny the US Navy in the Pacific, weapons displayed in a parade might not necessarily be seen by all as a sign of strength, Benjamin Blandin, a military researcher at the Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies, told Business Insider.
The sheer variety of newer weapons on display indicates that China is pursuing many different projects simultaneously, which Blandin said could call into question whether Beijing can cope with seriously developing all of them.
The US is also working on new, advanced munitions, but at a slower pace. Maj. Gen. Cameron Holt, previously the deputy assistant secretary for Air Force acquisition, said in 2022 that China was acquiring new equipment “five to six times” faster than the US.
Blandin added that China may also take time to turn the new weapon systems into an arsenal ready for war.
“China has made a routine of displaying new capabilities that are years away from large-scale deployment, if not at the prototype stage,” he said.
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