On September 3, 2025, China revealed the AJX002, an extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicle (XLUUV), during the military parade held in Beijing, which marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The parade was attended by senior Chinese leadership and foreign dignitaries, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, underscoring the event’s international signaling dimension. The AJX002 had been previously observed during rehearsals and satellite imagery, but this was the first time it was officially displayed to the public. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The AJX002 is one of several extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicles (XLUUVs) that China has been developing since at least 2022, with satellite imagery and trial reports suggesting up to six distinct types undergoing testing. (Picture source: Weibo/@撒手锏) |