Chinese missile defence systems on show at IDEX weapons expo as war heats global market
Chinese-made air defense systems, including the HQ-9BE and HQ-17AE missile systems, were prominently featured at the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi, signaling strong demand for missile defense capabilities in the Middle East due to ongoing regional conflicts. These systems are attracting interest from countries seeking to protect themselves from drone and missile attacks, with the HQ-9BE being a long-range surface-to-air missile system and the HQ-17AE offering low-to-medium altitude, short-range defense.
The HQ-9 series is derived from the Russian S-300 system and is currently used by several countries including Morocco, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan, while the HQ-17AE, reportedly purchased by Saudi Arabia and Serbia, is based on the Russian Tor system. According to experts, the appeal of these Chinese missile defense systems stems from their effectiveness in countering missile and drone threats, as demonstrated by Israel's defense against attacks from Iran and groups like Hamas.
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Chinese-made air defense systems, including the HQ-9BE and HQ-17AE missile systems, were prominently featured at the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi, signaling strong demand for missile defense capabilities in the Middle East due to ongoing regional conflicts. These systems are attracting interest from countries seeking to protect themselves from drone and missile attacks, with the HQ-9BE being a long-range surface-to-air missile system and the HQ-17AE offering low-to-medium altitude, short-range defense.
The HQ-9 series is derived from the Russian S-300 system and is currently used by several countries including Morocco, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan, while the HQ-17AE, reportedly purchased by Saudi Arabia and Serbia, is based on the Russian Tor system. According to experts, the appeal of these Chinese missile defense systems stems from their effectiveness in countering missile and drone threats, as demonstrated by Israel's defense against attacks from Iran and groups like Hamas.
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