China shows off horrific new WW3 superweapon capable of 'striking anywhere'

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China has unveiled a terrifying new superweapon capable of "striking anywhere on earth," sparking fears that World War III may be closer than we think.

Beijing's largest aircraft carrier recently conducted its first military drills, according to news.com.au, solidifying China's position among the world's top navies. In addition, China released a polished video showcasing fighter jets taking off, patrolling waters, and successfully landing again.

This development allows Chinese President Xi Jinping to command the carrier's 40 combat aircraft to hit targets virtually anywhere globally, and Beijing is not being coy about its latest achievement.

China has reportedly shared photos and extensive footage of the carrier, named Fujian, performing drills. "The Fujian and its aircraft have reached world-class levels," the Communist Party-controlled Global Times recently declared, adding that China's military is making significant progress towards becoming a "deep-blue water force."

Weighing in at 72,500 tons, the carrier is one of the largest ships produced under China's extensive modernization program. It also represents a significant increase in capability: the carrier employs electromagnetic catapults (EMALS) capable of launching heavy aircraft into the air at high speeds and catching them when they land on deck.

Only the US Navy's USS Ford (CVN-78) possesses the same technology. According to news.com.au, France's Charles de Gaulle and India's Vikrant depend on slower steam-based catapult systems.

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Fujian also deploys the next generation of stealth fighters, designated as J-35s, electronic warfare aircraft called J-15Ds and sophisticated radar early warning planes, known as KJ-600s. However, unlike US and French vessels, the Fujian lacks nuclear power and depends on tankers for fuel supply.

The fleet commanded center stage at last month's military parade in Beijing. The warship was also observed navigating into the East China Sea by Japan's military two weeks ago.

Reports also indicate that the ship traveled through the contested Taiwan Strait and proceeded to its new home port of Hainan Island, on the northwestern rim of the South China Sea. There are also allegedly plans to test the warship, which has captured Washington, D.C.'s attention.

China military analyst Ben Lewis informed the United States Naval Institute (USNI) that the trials indicated the fleet was nearly ready for commissioning.

Alex Luck of Naval News noted that despite the carrier featuring three catapults, the recently released footage shows only one operational. It is observed that the J-35 Stealth Fighters are being launched, but the Americans have yet to launch theirs.

He also noted that three KJ-600 AEWC aircraft are positioned on the deck, which "may underscore the high priority and good progress of the carrier-borne early warning aircraft effort, which is one of the key capabilities setting Fujian apart from her older sisters Liaoning and Shandong."

This development comes as US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called hundreds of US military commanders for an undisclosed gathering. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed this, stating that Hegseth "will be addressing his senior military leaders early next week."

The purpose behind the meeting, scheduled for September 30 in Quantico, Virginia, remains unknown. He is expected to speak with high-ranking officers.

This follows President Donald Trump's decision to rename the Defense Secretary position as the so-called Secretary of War. Ladbible reports that the assembly has been arranged for hundreds of generals and admirals across the US armed forces, many of whom maintain calendars that are planned weeks ahead of time.