China Reveals DF‑61 ICBM, Marking Next‑Generation Nuclear Modernization

China has revealed the DF‑61, a next‑generation intercontinental ballistic missile it has reportedly been developing for years amid a broader nuclear arsenal buildup. The disclosure underscores Beijing's accelerating strategic modernization and will factor into regional deterrence assessments and missile‑defense planning.

Discovered 2025-09-02T17:48:51.475979-07:00 | 2025-09-02T17:48:51.475979-07:00

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The DF‑61 disclosure confirms continued expansion of Beijing's strategic forces, reinforcing the Pentagon's warning about China's rapid space and military tech gains.
New ICBM capabilities increase demands on detection and tracking; Lockheed's LRDR recently tracked and discriminated a live ICBM target, underscoring sensor and homeland‑defense testing priorities.
The DF‑61 fits a broader pattern of Chinese strike and force‑modernization moves, alongside recent publicity for an air‑launched YJ‑21 variant and accelerated naval aviation programs.

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First Seen: 2025-09-02T17:48:51.475979-07:00
Latest Update: 2025-09-08T14:05:22.332131-07:00
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2025-09-08T14:05:22.332131-07:00

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2025-09-07T16:10:09.237301-07:00

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2025-09-07T05:22:13.805322-07:00

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2025-09-05T03:13:36.211330-07:00

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2025-09-04T10:49:41.913919-07:00

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2025-09-04T04:17:42.633975-07:00

China unveils Changjian-1000 (CJ-1000) long-range hypersonic cruise missile • defence.m5dergi.com

2025-09-03T21:41:29.357540-07:00

China’s DF-61 rollout underscores vulnerability of US silo-based nuclear forces • asiatimes.com

2025-09-03T12:38:15.419989-07:00

DF-5C: China Modernizes Long-Range ICBM, Claims 20,000 km Range • nationalsecurityjournal.org

2025-09-03T10:52:10.525630-07:00

China Displays New Nuclear-Capable ICBMs and Advanced Weapons in Military Parade • thediplomat.com

2025-09-03T10:38:42.144045-07:00

(ID) China Displays DF-5C: Nuclear Ballistic Missile Capable of Striking Any Target in the World • defencesecurityasia.com

2025-09-03T07:56:19.778749-07:00

China's Military Parade Reveals New Hypersonic Missiles, Drone Submarines and ICBMs • Military.com

2025-09-03T07:00:33.677094-07:00

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2025-09-03T06:52:53.352539-07:00

China’s military parade reveals new hypersonic missiles, drone submarines and ICBMs • Toronto Star

2025-09-03T06:36:58.994628-07:00

China showcases nuclear triad, new missiles and lasers at military parade • Breaking Defense

2025-09-03T06:36:54.755328-07:00

China Reveals DF-5C ICBM with 20,000 km Global Range, MIRVs and Faster Launch Capability • newsable.asianetnews.com

2025-09-03T05:43:06.045643-07:00

China publicly unveils Changjian-1000 (CJ-1000) hypersonic cruise missile at Beijing parade • defence-blog.com

2025-09-03T05:33:49.189939-07:00

Hypersonic missiles to under-sea drones: China parades its military muscle • indiatoday.in

2025-09-03T04:13:18.068409-07:00

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2025-09-03T04:12:55.090273-07:00

China’s Dongfeng ICBM Display in Beijing Signals Global Strategic Shift • tass.com

2025-09-03T03:32:58.076114-07:00

Beijing Parade Displays China’s Advanced Combat Aircraft While Concealing Sixth‑Generation Fighter Program • Air Data News

2025-09-03T03:24:54.255710-07:00

China Unveils Dongfeng-61 ICBM at 80th Anniversary Parade, Signalling Shift in Nuclear Posture • news.ssbcrack.com

2025-09-03T03:08:43.663055-07:00

8 surprises from China’s military parade: new ICBMs, first air‑launched long‑range missile, carrier fighters and ‘loyal wingmen’ • South China Morning Post

2025-09-03T01:52:02.862005-07:00

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2025-09-03T01:37:40.979370-07:00

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2025-09-03T01:17:47.885548-07:00

China Displays Nuclear Triad, Hypersonic Missiles and Directed‑Energy Weapons at Military Parade • swarajyamag.com

2025-09-03T01:00:49.529014-07:00

China’s largest military parade showcases new nuclear-capable missiles, hypersonics, air‑defence lasers and sea drones • Reuters

2025-09-03T00:30:02.548176-07:00

At parade, China shows off powerful new weaponry to keep rivals at bay • Japan Times

2025-09-03T00:29:51.680976-07:00

China showcases hypersonics, nuclear-capable missiles, lasers and sea‑drone swarms in largest military parade • nationthailand.com

2025-09-02T20:31:09.286480-07:00

China shows its hypersonic missiles, ICBMs during Beijing parade • tass.com

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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

China’s DF-61 ICBM Revealed, Signaling Next-Generation Nuclear Modernization

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