China's big weapons flex in Beijing shows it's gearing up for an uncrewed and electronic warfare fight, but that's not all

"China's armed forces showed off new drones and electronic warfare systems in a high-profile military parade last week, underscoring a notable push to expand uncrewed weapons and the tools to counter them. But alongside the drone tech came fresh missiles and tanks - a reminder that Beijing likely views drones as just one part of a broader military buildup aimed at preparing for future conflict. China has set its sights on building what it calls a "world-class military," which is to say a military that can compete with the country's main rival, the United States."

"During the parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender and the end of World War II, China unveiled a variety of uncrewed systems for use across different battlespaces. Among the advanced missiles, fixed-wing drones, and armored vehicles rolling through Tiananmen Square, several vehicles, like the Type-100 armored fighting vehicles, stood out with relatively large quadcopters mounted on the hulls. The drones were fitted with gimbal cameras and appeared to be designed for battlefield reconnaissance missions."

"Other drones on display included uncrewed ground vehicles, such as one fitted with a remotely operated turret and another seemingly built for mine-clearing or explosive disposal. Robot dogs could be seen in the mixture of weapons, and China also revealed new uncrewed surface vessels armed with mounted guns, as well as the torpedo-shaped HSU100 and AJX002, long-range underwater drones."

China displayed new drones, uncrewed ground and surface vehicles, electronic warfare systems, missiles, and tanks in a high-profile military parade, signaling an expanded focus on uncrewed weapons and countermeasures alongside traditional arms. Parade highlights included Type-100 armored fighting vehicles with quadcopters, fixed-wing drones, gimbal-equipped reconnaissance UAVs, remotely operated ground vehicles for turreted engagement and explosive disposal, robot dogs, armed uncrewed surface vessels, and long-range underwater drones such as the HSU100 and AJX002. The buildup forms part of efforts to create a military capable of competing with the United States and preparing for future conflicts.

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