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China's Newest Weapons Revealed! From DF-5C Nuclear Missile to CJ-1000 — How Are They Compared to US Weapons

China revealed advanced strategic weapons including the DF-5C missile with a 20,000 km range and a fourth-generation tank featuring an unmanned turret to enhance military deterrence.

  • China unveiled its upgraded DF-5C intercontinental ballistic missile during the Victory Day military parade in Beijing on Wednesday.
  • The parade commemorated the 80th anniversary of China's victory over Japan in World War II and included new strategic missiles and advanced military technology.
  • The DF-5C features a modular design transported in three sections for faster launch, hypersonic speeds, long-range strike capability over 20,000 km, and can carry up to ten MIRVs.
  • Experts emphasize the missile's improved precision using inertial, starlight, and Beidou navigation, its ability to penetrate missile defenses, and its role in strengthening China's nuclear deterrent.
  • China maintains a 'no first use' nuclear policy and minimum arsenal size, while the weapons display underscores its intent to deter threats and safeguard sovereignty.
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The new DF-5C missile, which integrates technologies and experiences from all the development of the previous DF series missiles, debuted yesterday during the 80th anniversary military parade of the end of World War II. It is estimated that the latest variant of the weapon has a range of more than 20,000 kilometers and has advantages in terms of defensive penetration and precision. Agencies / EL LIBRATOR China premiered its new DF-5C strategic i…

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China Daily broke the news in China on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
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