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Pakistan Air Force shows Chinese and Turkish systems
Hindustan Times··11 Sept
The Pakistan Air Force on Monday showcased newly acquired air defence gear on official channels, including Chinese HQ-17 AE missiles and Turkish counter-drone systems. The display also featured Chinese J-10 and JF-17 fighters plus Akinci and Wing Loong II drones. Hindustan Times said Pakistan's economy is growing at 3.8 percent. India cleared integrating two Russian RVV-BD missiles on the Su-30.
Prism
What It Means For You
- The report says India is pushing private firms for loitering munitions with ranges up to 1000 km.
- Delivery of 31 MQ-9B Predator drones from the United States is slated to start from 2028.
- India is also developing beyond-visual-range missiles with ranges over 250 km.
What's Happening
- PAF channels showed HQ-17 AE short-range surface-to-air systems and Turkish anti-aircraft guns.
- Armed drones shown included Turkey's Akinci and China's Wing Loong II.
- The defence ministry cleared integrating two Russian RVV-BD missiles into the Su-30 MKII.
What Else Is On the Shopping List
- Pakistan is also building a navy with eight Yuan-class Chinese diesel attack submarines and guided-missile frigates.
- The report links funding questions to Saudi Arabia, the United States or China equity swaps.
- India may buy a limited number of RVV-BD missiles while developing Astra Mark III.
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