China deploys Dongfeng-61 ICBM unveiled at 2025 military parade
BEIJING (Kyodo) -- China's rocket force has begun using the Dongfeng-61 intercontinental ballistic missile, unveiled at a military parade in Beijing l
Beijing, China witnessed the debut of the Dongfeng-61 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at a military parade in September 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of Japan's formal surrender in World War II, reported state-run China Central Television (CCTV). The land-based ICBM has since been deployed in routine training exercises, with a military analyst noting that its transition to regular use occurred more swiftly than typical for ICBMs to reach combat readiness.
CCTV quoted the analyst as expressing that China's land-based nuclear counterstrike capability has seen significant improvements, enhancing its survivability and ability to penetrate enemy defenses. The Dongfeng-61 is described as an upgraded variant of the Dongfeng-41, boasting a range capable of reaching locations across the United States. Enhanced with a more precise guidance system, this new ICBM has an estimated range of up to 18,000 kilometers, as per Sing Tao Daily in Hong Kong.
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