Thursday, September 3, 2009

China Is Preparing To Show Off Its Nuclear Missiles

Visitors walk past China's second nuclear missile on display as they visit the
Military Museum in Beijing Photo: GETTY


China Prepares To Show Off Nuclear Missiles -- The Telegraph

China will parade five new missiles in a show of military prowess on the 60th anniversary of Communist Party rule.

Chinese state media said that nuclear intercontinental ballistic missiles, conventional cruise missiles, and an array of medium and short range missiles would be put on public display for the first time.

"These missiles are domestically designed and manufactured and have never been officially reported before," said a source from the Second Artillery Force. He added that the missiles were "second generation" and were all battle-ready.

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More News On China's Nuclear/Missle Forces

76 Megatons In The Big Parade -- Ares Blog/Aviation Week
China set to unveil new missiles: state media -- AFP
Five types of missiles to debut on National Day -- China View
China to showcase new missiles during October 1 parade -- RIA Novosti
China To Boast New Weapons During Parade -- DC Wiretap

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