Military

'The world's most powerful nuke' that can hit the US in 30 minutes, hypersonic drones and 'carrier killer' missiles: China shows off bristling array of new military technology during 70th anniversary parade

DF-41 

China's latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) which is said to be capable of ranging up to 9,300 miles - putting the entirety of America within its reach.

The missile is said to carry up to 10 nuclear warheads which can be independently manoeuvred, meaning it can strike 10 targets simultaneously.

In order to evade defence systems it also carries decoys and can hit the US within 30 minutes of launch, limiting the amount of time defence systems have to respond. 

DF-17

Another intecontinental ballistic missile, this one is fitted with a warhead that can travel at hypersonic speeds (see the flared nose-cone, above).

The warhead is also designed to fly lower than traditional ICBMs, making it much harder for radar defence systems to detect before it strikes.

China claims the weapon is capable of penetrating all known missile defences, including those of the US. 

While Beijing said the weapon was 'conventional' - meaning non-nuclear - during the parade, Washington believes it can be tipped with a nuclear warhead...