China unveils most advanced Dongfeng-41 intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles
Updated: October 1, 2019 11:37Xinhua
The formation of Dongfeng-41 nuclear missiles takes part in a military parade celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in Beijing, capital of China, Oct 1, 2019. [Xinhua]
BEIJING — China unveiled Dongfeng-41 intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles, the country's most advanced and powerful deterrent, in a National Day military parade in central Beijing on Oct 1.
A formation consisting of 16 new-type strategic nuclear missile launchers carrying Dongfeng-41 passed through Tian'anmen Square in the massive parade in celebration of the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China.
Dongfeng-41 missiles, the mainstay of China's strategic nuclear strength, play a vital role in strategic counterbalance, deterrent control and in winning decisive victory.
The formation is made up of two missile brigades from the rocket force.
A formation of Dongfeng-41 intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles takes part in a grand military parade celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing, capital of China, Oct 1, 2019. [Xinhua]
A formation of Dongfeng-41 intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles takes part in a grand military parade celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing, capital of China, Oct 1, 2019. [Xinhua]
