12 h. ago AI, lasers and chips: the science and tech of China’s military parade

China’s military parade on Wednesday – featuring the latest AI-powered uncrewed vehicles, laser weapons and missiles – signalled an arms race fuelled by scientific and technological advances. Artificial intelligence, optics and physics and information technologies have underscored how innovations will shape the future of modern warfare, paving the way for futuristic intelligent systems. “The parade featured unmanned intelligent systems, underwater combat units, cyber and electronic forces and...

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19 h. ago China unveils laser weapons, huge underwater drones, and advanced missiles in major military parade

China unveils laser weapons, huge underwater drones, and advanced missiles in major military parade  Business Insider

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19 h. ago China Unveils New Laser Weapons and Nuclear Ballistic Missiles

China Unveils New Laser Weapons and Nuclear Ballistic Missiles  Newsweek

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24 h. ago Xi Jinping hails 'unstoppable' China as Trump accuses Beijing of conspiring against US

Xi Jinping hails 'unstoppable' China as Trump accuses Beijing of conspiring against US  Fox News

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25 h. ago From robot dogs to hypersonic missiles: China unveils new weapons at military parade

From robot dogs to hypersonic missiles: China unveils new weapons at military parade  The Independent

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28 h. ago Nuclear missiles and ‘loyal wingmen’: 8 surprises from China’s military parade

China’s military parade on Wednesday celebrating the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II showcased various new weapons systems, including some surprises from key areas like nuclear missiles and advanced drones. Below are the surprises and takeaways from China’s display of its newest weapons systems, ranging from its new intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) playing a role as loyal wingmen for a next generation of fighter jets. New nuclear...

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31 h. ago Tanks and missiles roll through Beijing as China commemorates 1945 victory

Tanks and missiles roll through Beijing as China commemorates 1945 victory  RFI

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34 h. ago China hails ‘strategic ace’ deterrence as nuclear missiles, weapons roll through Beijing

China hails ‘strategic ace’ deterrence as nuclear missiles, weapons roll through Beijing  South China Morning Post

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35 h. ago Advanced missiles, stealth drones: China puts new PLA weapons in spotlight at parade

Advanced missiles, stealth drones: China puts new PLA weapons in spotlight at parade  South China Morning Post

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35 h. ago Xi's Parade Shows Off Energy Weapons, Robot Dogs and New Missiles

Xi's Parade Shows Off Energy Weapons, Robot Dogs and New Missiles  Bloomberg.com

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35 h. ago China parade: Xi hails 'unstoppable China' and unveils new weapons in show of strength

China parade: Xi hails 'unstoppable China' and unveils new weapons in show of strength  BBC

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37 h. ago Xi hails 'unstoppable China' as grand military parade begins in Beijing

Xi hails 'unstoppable China' as grand military parade begins in Beijing  BBC

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38 h. ago China’s advanced weapons roll through Beijing in ‘credible’ show of deterrence

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing with a special discount during our summer sale, available for a limited time and to new subscribers only. China has hosted a massive military parade along Changan Avenue in central Beijing, showcasing the country’s latest and most advanced weapons to commemorate the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan in World War II. President Xi Jinping delivered...

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38 h. ago China parades new weapons in show of ‘strategic ace’ deterrence – as it happened

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing with a special discount during our summer sale, available for a limited time and to new subscribers only. China has hosted a massive military parade along Changan Avenue in central Beijing, showcasing the country’s latest and most advanced weapons to commemorate the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan in World War II. President Xi Jinping delivered...

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39 h. ago Xi Jinping hails ‘unstoppable’ China at landmark military parade

Xi Jinping hails ‘unstoppable’ China at landmark military parade  Financial Times

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40 h. ago These are the powerful weapon systems you won’t see in China’s military parade

Some of China’s most cutting-edge weaponry will roll through the heart of Beijing next week in a massive military parade. The spectacle will mark 80 years since the victory over Japan in World War II. It will also show just how far the People’s Liberation Army has come in an ambitious and fast-paced modernisation drive. But not everything will be on display on September 3. Some of the most potent and advanced weapon systems will remain hidden from public view – either because they are still...

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52 h. ago Russia's Putin hails 'unprecedented' ties with China at talks in Beijing

Russia's Putin hails 'unprecedented' ties with China at talks in Beijing  Yahoo News Canada

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53 h. ago Putin hails friendship with China as Kim Jong Un joins show of force

Putin hails friendship with China as Kim Jong Un joins show of force  NBC News

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55 h. ago China's Xi and Russia's Putin Hail 'Unprecedentedly High' Relations

China's Xi and Russia's Putin Hail 'Unprecedentedly High' Relations  Newsweek

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58 h. ago Putin hails ‘unprecedentedly high’ relations with China during formal talks with Xi in Beijing

Putin hails ‘unprecedentedly high’ relations with China during formal talks with Xi in Beijing  CNN

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