The KJ-600 carrier-based early warning aircraft, which made its debut over a military parade in Beijing on September 3, is hailed as a "mobile airborne command post at sea" for its role in extending the vision of fighter jets and enhancing the situational awareness of China's maritime combat system. The grand military parade was held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Developed independently by China, the birth of the carrier-based KJ-600 marks a leap forward in the country's pursuit of a modernized navy, providing essential support to carrier strike groups and greatly improving their operational efficiency and survivability. Li emphasized that while compact in size, the KJ-600 is highly advanced. He further underlined the significance of the aircraft's development for China's naval system. Shotlist: China - Recent: 1. Various of KJ-600 carrier-based early warning aircraft on tarmac, taking off; 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Li Yuan, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Naval Aviation University (ending with shot 3): "For a carrier-based early warning aircraft, the most distinctive feature lies in its foldable wings. On an aircraft carrier, this means we can station more early warning aircraft, which enhances efficiency in both takeoff and combat operations."; 3. Various of KJ-600 carrier-based early warning aircraft on tarmac, taking off; 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Li Yuan, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Naval Aviation University (ending with shot 5): "Though small in size, it is fully equipped. As a carrier-based early warning aircraft, it is of functions that are very advanced. You can see that like carrier-based fighter jets, the KJ-600 is also fitted with a tail hook, which ensures safe and stable landings on an aircraft carrier."; 5. Various of KJ-600 carrier-based early warning aircraft flying in sky; 6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Li Yuan, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Naval Aviation University (ending with shot 7): "The KJ-600 carrier-based early warning aircraft is an all-weather system independently developed by our country. It is an indispensable type of equipment for building a modern navy and for enhancing the survivability of carrier groups. As a carrier-based early warning aircraft, it enhances the overall combat effectiveness of our carrier-based formations."; 7. Various of KJ-600 carrier-based early warning aircraft flying in sky; Beijing, China - Sept 3, 2025 8. Tian'anmen Rostrum, spectators for parade. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]