China showed off a range of weapons and military hardware with a massive parade on Wednesday, staged in front of President Xi Jinping and 20 other heads of state, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Here's a look at some of the weapons that were on display, including some the world had not seen previously:

Drones, AI and lasers

China 's LY-1 laser weapon was displayed during the parade for the first time , mounted on top of armored trucks. Defense analyst Alexander Neill told the BBC that the powerful device is believed to have the ability to disable electronics or blind pilots.

The LY-1 laser weapon, a ship-based air defense weapon, is seen displayed on top of trucks as part of a military parade in Beijing, China, Sept. 3, 2025, in B

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