China’s 80th Victory Day Parade Showcases “Machine Wolf” and Advanced Arsenal

On September 3, 2025, Beijing’s Tiananmen Square hosted a grand ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, with President Xi Jinping delivering a keynote speech and reviewing troops.

Cutting-Edge Arsenal Takes Center Stage

China’s military has achieved remarkable advancements in weaponry, and this parade featured exclusively domestically produced, active-duty equipment. The standout was the “Machine Wolf,” an unmanned combat system debuting at the Victory Day parade, evolved from a quadruped robotic dog equipped with weapons or reconnaissance gear.

Developed by a subsidiary of China North Industries Group, the “Machine Wolf” prototype first appeared at the 2024 Zhuhai Airshow. Powered by a proprietary Chinese chip, it features dual lidar sensors and five surround-view cameras for 360-degree perception. Capable of carrying 20 kilograms, covering 10 kilometers, and operating for 2.5 hours, it navigates complex terrains with ease.

The “Machine Wolf” combat unit comprises a carrier or control vehicle and multiple robotic dogs, with roles divided among a “lead wolf” for reconnaissance, a “marksman” for precision strikes, and a support model for logistics. Upgraded from single-unit to swarm intelligence, these units dynamically adapt to battlefield conditions, enabling flexible task reconfiguration.

Military experts highlight the “Machine Wolf’s” potential in urban combat, predicting a rise in unmanned ground systems that, alongside aerial robots, will form integrated combat swarms, reshaping future warfare. Beyond the “Machine Wolf,” the parade showcased advanced assets like the J-16D and J-20S fighter jets, Longsword-1000 cruise missiles, Yingji-21 and Dongfeng-26D missiles, and the Dongfeng-5C liquid-fueled ICBM, underscoring China’s resolve to safeguard peace.

Source: CCTV News