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It remains to be seen which systems are better! None of these have been combat tested for example. We have no idea which are more sensitive to jamming, for example. Question is also whether Pakistan is wise to put all its cards with China (just like it can ask if it is wise to rely solely on USA). There is also the extent to which systems are or can be integrated in to a network, that is to be considered. WHile there are plenty systems in China, we don't know how they relate/work with one another (contrary to mature russian products, with track records of decades). ANd then there is the question of having a mixed bag of systems (in terms of origin) ... logistics .... price .... product support ... training .... many of these will factor into a package and price of a deal.@Penguin If you think that China can already offer better versions of weapons systems offered by Russia, then the question is why Pakistan should buy Russian ones? and Russians must have known what China can offer to Pakistan.
ZBL 09
Chinese ZBL-09 Self-Propelled Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD) | Chinese Military Review
It remains to be seen which systems are better! None of these have been combat tested for example. We have no idea which are more sensitive to jamming, for example. Question is also whether Pakistan is wise to put all its cards with China (just like it can ask if it is wise to rely solely on USA). There is also the extent to which systems are or can be integrated in to a network, that is to be considered. WHile there are plenty systems in China, we don't know how they relate/work with one another (contrary to mature russian products, with track records of decades). ANd then there is the question of having a mixed bag of systems (in terms of origin) ... logistics .... price .... product support ... training .... many of these will factor into a package and price of a deal.
Though you have asked this question from @Penguin, in my own opinion it might be because Russia used to procure missile equipment from Ukraine which Pakistan can access and manufacture for them so that may be the only reason why Russia is interested to give the missile systems. Moreover they might be thinking of upgrading so that can also be an other reason.@Penguin If you think that China can already offer better versions of weapons systems offered by Russia, then the question is why Pakistan should buy Russian ones? and Russians must have known what China can offer to Pakistan.
Though you have asked this question from @Penguin, in my own opinion it might be because Russia used to procure missile equipment from Ukraine which Pakistan can access and manufacture for them so that may be the only reason why Russia is interested to give the missile systems. Moreover they might be thinking of upgrading so that can also be an other reason.
ZBL 09
Chinese ZBL-09 Self-Propelled Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD) | Chinese Military Review
It remains to be seen which systems are better! None of these have been combat tested for example. We have no idea which are more sensitive to jamming, for example. Question is also whether Pakistan is wise to put all its cards with China (just like it can ask if it is wise to rely solely on USA). There is also the extent to which systems are or can be integrated in to a network, that is to be considered. WHile there are plenty systems in China, we don't know how they relate/work with one another (contrary to mature russian products, with track records of decades). ANd then there is the question of having a mixed bag of systems (in terms of origin) ... logistics .... price .... product support ... training .... many of these will factor into a package and price of a deal.
I was thinking why Russia offered systems which China already have with upgrades like AESA FCR also you mentioned that Ukraine also have those systems available and Pakistan can purchase from them too, but question is why those systems were not purchased from both China and Ukraine and why we are getting interested purchasing them from Russia? Is Russia offering upgraded ones with low sale price then other two countries?
@Penguin what SAM or other weapon system Pakistan can look to purchase from Russia which China, Ukraine can't offer and US & EU may not want to sale to Pakistan?
Tunguska, Tor, BUK-M1, S300PS are available from Ukraine. Yes. Just wondering if they are the same versions as those offered by Russia. (I'm inclined to think they are older versions)
Air defense technique
30 Of each at least to protect 10 -15 cities
Mi-35 30 Units
Mi-28NE 30 Units
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Pantsir-S1 (SA-22) 30 Units
Tor-M2KM (SA-15) 30 Units / Buk-M2 (SA-17) 30 Units
To purchase 60 SAM batteries for Cities and Assets protection a defensive asset