A Chinese military parade on Wednesday featured three air defense missile systems and three anti-ballistic missile systems.
China showcased interceptor missiles designed for air and missile defense on Wednesday, rivaling a similar system being built by the United States, known as the Golden Dome.
A total of six types of Chinese interceptor missiles were displayed in a military parade in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, which marked the 80th anniversary of World War II.Why It Matters
The Golden Dome is a $175 billion missile defense initiative proposed by the Trump administration to intercept missiles targeting the United States. President Donald Trump said the system is expected to be fully operational by the end of his term in 2029.
According to the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, cruise and ballistic missiles, as well as hypersonic weapons—capable of flying over five times the speed of sound and maneuvering in flight—constitute threats to the Golden Dome.
During the military parade on Wednesday, the Chinese military also unveiled its newest nuclear missiles, describing them as having „global-covering“ and „defense-penetrating“ capabilities.What To Know
The Chinese military parade featured a formation composed of three air defense missile systems—the HQ-11, the HQ-20 and the HQ-22A—and three anti-ballistic missile systems—the HQ-9C, the HQ-19 and the HQ-29—the state-run Global Times reported.
