These 50 formations will include 11 foot formations, two mounted formations of veterans, 27 armament formations, and 10 air echelons.
12,000 troops, 500 pieces of equipment, and nearly 200 aircraft will be demonstrated.
One of the highlights during this parade will be the armament formations.
Qu Rui, deputy director of the Office of the Parade Leading Team, noted that the armament represent new developments, new achievements, and a new image for Chinese armed forces.
"About 84 percent of the armament, to be showcased in the Sept. 3 military parade, has never been presented to the public before. All of the armaments are Chinese-made. The Army, Navy, Air Force, Second Artil
