These gun-toting robots are an upgrade from earlier iterations, and are designed to “stealthily approach enemies, fire precise shots on targets and work in rough terrain”.
A member of the People's Liberation Army stands as the strategic strike group displays DF-5C nuclear missiles during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose for a photo prior to the talks at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. AP/PTI(AP09_02_2025_000317A)
Several moments at the SCO Summit have gone viral, most of them featuring Modi, Xi and Putin – walking together, pausing mid-step, engaging in pointed exchanges and even car rides together.