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[PakistaniDefender]

Breaking News: China HQ-9BE Air Defense System Now in Pakistani Service Posing New Threats to India​

• 16 Aug, 2025 - 9:42
• Defense News Army 2025

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Chinese-built HQ-9BE surface-to-air missile systems are now operational within the Pakistan Air Force, marking a significant advancement in the country's integrated air defense architecture. This deployment, which has not been officially publicized by Pakistani authorities, represents a substantial capability upgrade intended to counter evolving aerial threats in an increasingly contested regional environment.

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@ Side-winder

It was inducted long time ago in PAF

 

[Desprado123]

It was inducted long time ago in PAF

He clearly said it is an upgraded model so what is the fuss in this.

 

[PakistaniDefender]

He clearly said it is an upgraded model so what is the fuss in this.

Should had gone for HQ9C. HQ9B is old

 

[Ali_Baba]

Should had gone for HQ9C. HQ9B is old

HQ9C is still in testing, and you can be sure that China itself will want alot of them before they become available for the export market.

 

[ghazi52]

 

[Bentley777]

HQ9C is still in testing, and you can be sure that China itself will want alot of them before they become available for the export market.

Here it is operational. Man Chinese got flash type abilities moving forward so quickly and in technologically too

 

[PakistaniDefender]

Here it is operational. Man Chinese got flash type abilities moving forward so quickly and in technologically too

Are there 8 launchers per vehicle?

 

[rafale]

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Warnes tweeting clearly and without any fear this time means he is well aware of 100% evidence of IAF aircraft shot down and S-400 radars destroyed. He also seems well prepared for the Indian troll attack as last time in 2019. Let's see how much details and how he portrays the Mar 7 events in his upcoming write ups! Should have gotten a lawyer on retainer already i suppose...

 

[bravo_1]

 

[Bentley777]

Are there 8 launchers per vehicle?

Yes i think parade will make it more clear.

 

[HRK]

New variant with 260 km range apparently.
For more details go www.armyrecognition

This too is old news

 

[ghazi52]

 

[White Privilege]

Apparently PAF has acquired the HAVASOJ system....

PAF Inducts Bombardier Global 6000 Advanced Electronic Warfare Jet, Extends Strategic Reach Beyond 500km

Islamabad, August 17, 2025 (Khyber Mail) — In a major boost to its electronic warfare capabilities, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has quietly inducted a Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft outfitted with the Aselsan HAVA SOJ system, significantly enhancing its ability to conduct stand-off jamming and...

www.thekhybermail.com

 

[ghazi52]

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