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Pakistan may Purchase Chinese SAM HQ9
MAY 17TH, 2016
F. A. DEVELOPMENT,
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Islamabad expects a sale proposal from Beijing for the new Chinese SAM HQ9.
Reportedly, Pakistan is ready to make a decision over new Chinese SAM HQ9 pending receipt of a complete sales proposal. The possible procurement of Chinese SAM HQ9 was discussed by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif last Friday during a high-level meeting with senior Chinese officials. A statement release by the office of Pakistan’s PM read,
The Prime Minister said that the decision for induction of Air Defense System in Pakistan by CPMIEC would be finalized after receipt of complete proposal from the Chinese side. The Prime Minister noted with satisfaction the pace of existing join collaborative mechanism between Ministry of Defense Production and CPMIEC in other fields of mutual interest.
Chinese delegation that met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan included the deputy head of the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), Wi Yiyin, and the chairman of the China Precision Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CPMIEC), Zhao Xiaolong. The Chinese delegation was visiting Pakistan to discuss strengthening defense industrial ties between the two countries. The press release by the PM’s office in Pakistan did not mention which defense systems, if any, were being considered for purchase however, analysts believe that it could be the long-anticipated acquisition of the Chinese SAM HQ9.
According to an
analyst at Quwa Defense News & Analysis Group,
it is (…) possible that the long-awaited push for a long-range SAM system is finally underway.
The long-range system in question may be the Chinese SAM HQ9, or an export variant of the system dubbed FT-2000. This system is developed by CPMIEC. It is worth noting here that Pakistan and China have discussed procuring HQ9 since year 2000 without ever concluding a deal. Pakistan placed an order for the medium-range HQ16 (Hongqi16) SAM system in 2014 but remained indecisive over the HQ9. Quwa’s analysis concluded,
Pakistan could be inviting a proposal in regards to expanding its medium-range coverage area via the HQ16. But given the proposal was noted by the Prime Minister, the idea of it being in regards to the HQ9 or FT-2000 should not be ruled out.
The Chinese SAM HQ9 is the derivative of the Russian S300 long-range SAM system. It can effectively engage aircrafts, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. Allegedly the operational range of the export variant FT-2000 has somewhat shorter range at 125kms (77 miles) compared to the original HQ9 that can reportedly hit targets and 200kms (124 miles).
On Monday, this week, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), General Raheel Sahrif, to discuss strengthening China-Pak bilateral relationship. In particular, the two discussed deepening military-to-military ties. Sharif also met with the Vice Chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, Fan Changlong.
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