China is preparing to hold an enormous military parade in Beijing next month to mark 80 years since Japan’s surrender in World War II, an event set to put its growing military power on full display. Tens of thousands of troops are expected to take part, joined by a fleet of aircraft and an arsenal …
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China is preparing to hold an enormous military parade in Beijing next month to mark 80 years since Japan’s surrender in World War II, an event set to put its growing military power on full display. Tens of thousands of troops are expected to take part, joined by a fleet of aircraft and an arsenal of cutting-edge weapons, many of which have never been publicly revealed.
Officials said the highlights will include fighter jets, bombers, and missiles capable of traveling at five times the speed of sound, according to Reuters. The parade will also feature new tanks, early-warning aircraft meant to shield China’s carriers, and vehicles designed to neutralize drones. The new missile systems are expected to attract the scrutiny of the U.S. and its allies.
