They roll down Beijing streets, covered from prying eyes by huge tarpaulins, but the silhouettes of missiles, tanks and undersea vehicles are unmistakable as China prepares for its most revealing military parade in six years.

A Chinese military expert lauded India's Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) test, particularly the Directed Energy Weapon (DEW), as a "significant advancement." The IADWS, featuring quick reaction missiles,

Glide bombs and fiber-optic drones are two Russian weapons that are extremely difficult to defeat.

China will stage a massive military parade next month in Beijing to commemorate 80 years since the end of World War Two following Japan's surrender, mobilising tens of thousands of people and showcasing weapons never seen before.

Chinese military to showcase advanced fighter planes, missile systems on 80th anniversary of end of World War II.

China said that it will show off new weapons at a military parade next month, potentially giving rivals like the US a first chance to see what hardware the Asian nation is ready to field.

Zelenskyy said Ukraine hadn't been discussing long-range attacks with the US, after a new report said the Pentagon had blocked some ATACMS strikes.