New Pakistan Air Defense System from China Can Neutralize Drones Instantly

Pakistan's military has showcased an air defense system in a promotional video that appears to resemble China's HQ-17A short-range surface-to-air missile system, Bloomberg documented.

Key points

• The HQ-17A is manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation and was first publicly displayed during China's National Day military parade in 2019.
• When Pakistan applied Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets to outsmart and outmanoeuvre the Indian Air Force, their defense ties drew particular international attention during the 2025 India-Pakistan war.
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• The video, published Monday on the Pakistan Army's official X account, indicates a six-wheeled military vehicle carrying a sizeable rectangular radar array.

Notably, the video, published Monday on the Pakistan Army's official X account, indicates a six-wheeled military vehicle carrying a sizeable rectangular radar array. The vehicle appears for regarding 28 seconds in the footage, but our Armed Forces did not identify the system. If Pakistan has acquired the system, it would mark the first known sale of the HQ-17A to the country.

For context, the HQ-17A system can easily neutralize aircraft, helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles simultaneously. FBR Chairman's Hilal-e-Imtiaz Draws Heavy Criticism.

China's official armed forces press account confirmed the model in a post on X on Monday.

Notably, the HQ-17A is manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation and was first publicly displayed during China's National Day military parade in 2019. The International Institute for Strategic Studies estimates that the People's Liberation Army operates regarding 200 HQ-17 systems and 50 HQ-17A systems.

As the report notes, Serbia and Tajikistan have acquired the HQ-17AE export version. It is based on the HQ-17A. The system is designed to provide short-range air defense against aerial threats.

For context, the apparent display comes as Pakistan and China have expanded military cooperation over recent years.

When Pakistan applied Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets to outsmart and outmanoeuvre the Indian Air Force, their defense ties drew particular international attention during the 2025 India-Pakistan war. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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