Islamabad (HRNW) The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is undergoing a massive modernization plan, and as part of those efforts, the PAF is acquiring cutting-edge weapons.
Video released on the occasion of Pakistan’s 75th Independence Day indicates that Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is procuring HQ-9B Air Defense System from China. Moreover, the video also indicates the acquisition of several other military equipment, including Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial combat vehicles (UCAVs), Akinci UCAVs, and TPS-77 (multi-role radar) MRR.
HQ-9B:
Chinese HQ-9 is a hybrid design based on a Russian SA-20, but with multiple improvements. Reportedly, it has a range of about 250 to 300 kilometers. Besides the S-400 purchased from Russia, the HQ-9B is China’s most capable multirole long-range air defense system. This air defense system is highly mobile and can be easily transported from one place to another.