Ground-based air-defense and anti-ballistic missile systems shine at V-Day parade
By Zhao Lei
Ground-based air-defense and anti-ballistic missile systems are seen during a massive military parade in central Beijing to mark the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, Sept 3, 2025. (PHOTO / XINHUA)
The responsibility of safeguarding China's airspace is not placed solely on combat aircraft. Ground-based air-defense and anti-ballistic missile systems are another significant component in defending against incoming air threats.
To display its multi-stage, multi-layer air and missile defense network, the Air Force brought six types of advanced systems to the parade.
The occasion marked the public debut of the HQ-20 and HQ-22A anti-aircraft missile systems and the HQ-29 exoatmospheric missile interception system. Another three types — HQ-11, HQ-9C and HQ-19 — have been part of Chinese defense shows in recent years.
Ground-based air-defense and anti-ballistic missile systems are seen during a massive military parade in central Beijing to mark the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, Sept 3, 2025. (PHOTO / XINHUA)Ground-based air-defense and anti-ballistic missile systems are seen during a massive military parade in central Beijing to mark the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, Sept 3, 2025. (PHOTO / XINHUA)Ground-based air-defense and anti-ballistic missile systems are seen during a massive military parade in central Beijing to mark the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, Sept 3, 2025. (PHOTO / XINHUA)Ground-based air-defense and anti-ballistic missile systems are seen during a massive military parade in central Beijing to mark the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, Sept 3, 2025. (PHOTO / XINHUA)Ground-based air-defense and anti-ballistic missile systems are seen during a massive military parade in central Beijing to mark the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, Sept 3, 2025. (PHOTO / XINHUA)
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