Key Facts

• China held a military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
• The parade unveiled China's new military technologies, such as hypersonic missiles and drone submarines.
• China is modernizing its military to have both nuclear and conventional capabilities.
• China's nuclear arsenal is growing and is expected to exceed 1,000 warheads by 2030.
• For the first time, China presented its "triad" of strategic nuclear forces together.
• New intercontinental ballistic missiles like the DF-61 were showcased, capable of being launched from mobile platforms.
• H-6N jet bombers and other new missile systems, including ship-targeting ones, were displayed.
• The parade emphasized China’s focus on military deterrence and maintaining national sovereignty.