China Weapons Development News Today

Researchers say their lightweight, flexible armour can protect its wearer from armour-piercing incendiary bullets fired from point-blank range.

China’s military will “break new ground” in the development of new weapons and other equipment, said Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Monday Washington was closely watching China's development of advanced weapons systems, while declining to comment directly on a report that Beijing had tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile.