CHINA is reportedly poised to unveil the “most powerful laser air defence system in the world” at their huge military parade.
The unidentified weapons system was kept closely monitored under green tarpaulin as it travelled through Beijing just before the grand arrival of Kim Jong-un.
HandoutChina is reportedly poised to unveil the ‘most powerful laser air defence system in the world’ at their grand military parade after it was spotted in Beijing[/caption]
Pléiades Neo © Airbus DS 2025Satellite photos show China prepping for their military parade with dozens of mobile systems, advanced munitions, and armored vehicles[/caption]
AlamyKim Jong-un arrived in Beijing today ahead of the major military parade[/caption]
Xi Jinping will show off the intricate technology as he leads his People’s Liberation Army parade through Tiananmen Square in front of two dozen allied leaders.
The parade is set to act as a warning to the West showing that China is ready for war alongside Xi’s closest superpowers in Russia and North Korea.
The eyes of the world will be on the tyrannical trio of Xi, Vladimir Putin and Kim as they meet for the first ever time.
Commemorating the anniversary of the end of World War Two, the parade will feature ground troops marching in formation, armoured columns and aerial echelons.
A huge number of weaponry and equipment will also be shown to the world for the first time, according to Chinese military officials.
One of the brand-new pieces of war tech predicted to be on show will be “the most powerful laser air defence system in the world”, claim propagandists for the Chinese military.
In recent years, laser defence systems have become an integral part of warfare.
High-energy laser beams can take down drones for as little as £10 a shot – reducing the cost of firing a pricey missile at an incoming target.
Israel have led the way through their Lite-Beam and Iron-Beam systems which shot down Hezbollah drones in October last year.
In Britain, the Royal Navy’s Dragonfire system is also gearing up to be combat ready.
The Ministry of Defence plans to equip four destroyers with the £120m weapons by 2027.
Western leaders will be keeping a close eye on the parade amid growing fears China and its allies are gearing up for a conflict.
Formidable anti-ship ballistic and cruise missiles, such as the DF-26 and YJ-12, are also set to be on show at the parade along with their range of nuclear weapons.
Photographs from rehearsals appear to show a huge number of missiles – believed to be the YJ class – which are capable of sinking any US or European warships.
This could prove pivotal should Xi ever go through with his Taiwan invasion as he could clear a destructive path to the self-governing island.
Elsewhere, next-generation tanks and a two torpedo underwater drone are expected to line the streets of Beijing within hours.
China’s deep and ever-growing arsenal will play a pivotal role in sending a message to their rival superpowers that they are not to be messed with, Dr. Alessandro Arduino told The Sun.
The expert on Chinese private security explained: “At the parade they [China] could show off their nuclear ballistic missiles and gesture ‘ if you shoot a nuke on our side, we will be able, no matter what, to reply’.
APMilitary vehicles carry YJ anti-ship cruise missiles in front of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing[/caption]
GettyDF-26 ballistic missiles being prepped for the parade[/caption]
“This is a clear message to the US and Europe that they are no longer untouchable.”
US analysts will be watching on closely to truly judge how well developed China’s new weapons are.
Rob Peters, senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, a Washington-based think tank, told The Telegraph officials will be looking for “technical indicators” to judge whether the weapons look real or like “bulls**t”.
Mr Peters added: “Whenever [China] shows new exquisite technologies it’s good to remember that we should be a little bit cautious that they’ve got the best stuff or they know how to use it.”
The Chinese military hasn’t taken part in combat since 1979, when it suffered heavy casualties during an invasion of north Vietnam.
But Xi’s weaponry has been tried and tested across global battlefields.
Both Ukraine and Russia have used Chinese produced drones to launch terrifying strikes on one another.
Earlier this year, Pakistan deployed a Chinese-manufactured J-10 fighter jet and used PL-15 missiles to down an Indian Air Force plane.
China will want to impress on a global stage
EVER since Xi rose to power in Beijing 12 years ago he has had a clear goal to transform China into a global superpower.
They now boast immense economic power and Xi has developed the world’s largest army capable of taking on any enemy.
China is also a major player in the world of tech, mainly artificial intelligence, and weapons developments.
Beijing also possess nuclear capabilities and is quickly developing its nuke arsenal by building new missile silos and modernizing its delivery systems.
Mr Arduino explained: “China sees itself very much as as a superpower on the same lines as the United States.
“What China lacks is the size of the nuclear capability of the Americans, but actually with Russia on board they sort of balance that up.
“At the parade they could show off their nuclear ballistic missiles and gesture ‘ if you shoot a nuke on our side, we will be able, no matter what, to reply’.”
“This is a clear message to the United States that they are no longer untouchable.”
Mr Arduino believes the Chinese dictator will be keen to put on a spectacle after witnessing both Russia and the US attempt their own military festivals this year.
He said: “I think it can be interesting to make a comparison with the US’s most recent military parade and the Russian military parade which Xi Jinping himself attended.
“Russia’s military parade was a mostly failed show force as there was not much equipment and most of the high-tech ones were not battlefield tested.
“Then if you look at Trump, the parade showed that there was an internal friction between different people inside the United States.
“While in China, of course, there is no this friction.”
HandoutDozens of unidentified weapons are being moved across the Chinese capital[/caption]
AlamyXi and Putin have been in Beijing for several days now holding crunch talks[/caption]
MOD/DSTLThe Royal Navy’s Dragonfire system being used last year to take down drones[/caption]