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China Displays Nuclear ‘Triad,’ Hypersonic Missiles, Drones and Lasers as Xi Hosts Putin and Kim in Beijing Parade

Analysts cast the show of force as deterrence signaling that highlights a largely indigenous build-up.

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Overview

  • The Victory Day parade in Tiananmen Square marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and featured Xi Jinping on the rostrum with Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un.
  • State media said air-, sea- and land-based nuclear-capable missiles formed a strategic ‘triad,’ naming Jinglei‑1, Julang‑3, DF‑61, DF‑31 and the longer‑range DF‑5C.
  • The PLA rolled out hypersonic anti-ship YJ-series missiles and a range of unmanned systems, including the HSU001 and larger AJX002 submarine drones described as “cutting‑edge surprise weapons.”
  • Directed‑energy and counter‑drone systems were showcased as an anti‑drone ‘triad’ featuring a missile gun, high‑energy lasers and high‑power microwave weapons, alongside weaponized robot dogs shown on vehicles.
  • Experts said the combined display was aimed at deterring the United States and its allies and underscored China’s domestic defense production, though many systems remain untested in combat; Xi framed the moment in terms of peace versus war, and President Donald Trump posted a sharp public rebuke.