China showcased its biggest military parade to date, rolling out long-range nuclear missiles, hypersonic weapons, drones, and air-defense lasers in a display meant to project strength and deter rivals.

The show of force was aimed at multiple audiences—the US and its allies, regional powers like India and Russia, and potential arms buyers—underscoring Beijing’s growing military reach and its resolve over issues such as Taiwan, according to Reuters.

Analysts noted, however, that while the parade highlighted China’s ambitions, some of the advanced systems may still be in testing rather than fully deployed.