Nuclear triad and ‘robot wolves’: parade shows off array of Chinese weapons

<p>On display in Beijing were nuclear weapons launched by air, sea and land, laser weapons and four-legged drones</p><p>It was hardly a subtle attempt to project power. China showed off air-, sea- and land-launched nuclear weapons in its parade on Wednesday, a triad intended to demonstrate that Beijing’s long-term aspiration is to match US military might.</p><p>Also on display were large underwater torpedo-like drones, intended to threaten western warships, as well as anti-drone lasers and four-legged “robot wolves”, all designed to be noticed, regardless of their actual military effectiveness.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/03/nuclear-triad-robot-wolves-china-weapons-parade">Continue reading...</a>