China will be gifting the SLC-18 to Pakistan ( satellite killer)

[HAIDER]

The latest air show proved that Chinese expertise is continuing to grow in the field of radar technology. On opening day of the Zhuhai Air Show, the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) Showcased the SLC-18 P-Band radar. It is an AESA (active electronically scanned array) radar, which means that each receiver also acts as a singular transmitter. This greatly improves the efficiency of the radar and likely means it can serve multiple functions simultaneously. The SLC-18 operates in a low frequency band, which allows it to have better fidelity at tracking low-observable aircraft and drones, and satellites.

At the closing of the air show, it was announced that China will be gifting the SLC-18 to Pakistan, which will likely use it to track India’s reconnaissance constellation. It is likely that this radar will aid in counter-reconnaissance by allowing the Pakistanis to track and calculate when certain electro-optical or infrared satellites are overhead.

Takeaways From China’s Zhuhai Air Show 2022

Real gains were shown in China’s missile, radar, unmanned systems, and fighter technology.

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China displays transportable SLC-18 space surveillance radar​

by Naqi Wasif

China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) unveiled the SLC-18 space surveillance radar (pictured above) during Airshow China 2022 in Zhuhai in November. (Future Publishing via Getty Images)

China unveiled a space surveillance radar that can also be used to track anti-ballistic missiles (ABMs), during the Airshow China 2022 exhibition held in Zhuhai from 8 to 13 November.

Janes analysis of SLC-18 images suggests the radar is approximately 9 m tall and 8 m wide. The antenna face of the low-frequency radar array is covered with 960 disk-shaped cross-polarised antenna elements mounted at an elevated angle by a hydraulic assembly.

Information accompanying the displayed equipment indicated that the SLC-18 has a solid-state active electronically scanned array (AESA) design, and functions in the P-band (250–500 MHz) radio frequency (RF) spectrum.

The radar is used for upper atmosphere and space surveillance, and can search, detect, and track objects such as ballistic missiles and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.

In addition, the system can build a catalogue for forecasting LEO satellites, as well as acquire multitarget track and measurement data.

The SLC-18 has a digital, fully coherent, solid-state design. The radar's ability to operate in low frequency indicates that it has anti-stealth capabilities. It can be transported by land by a trailer truck convoy.

The JY-26 ‘Skywatch' radar with its disk-shaped polarised elements – displayed in the 2014 China Airshow – had a design similar to that of the SLC-18. The JY-26 was displayed in a smaller antenna array configuration with 512 dipole elements.

 

[IblinI]

This is the key system that CETC brought to the airshow, I can understand friendly price but gifting? Source pls.

 

[-=virus=-]

killer ?

tracker, more like.. killed would be an ASAT weapon (missile, laser etc)

 

[Raj-Hindustani]

killer ?

tracker, more like.. killed would be an ASAT weapon (missile, laser etc)

Yes, about to say it

 

[HAIDER]

Yes, about to say it

It can sync with HQ 9/P HIMADS, target low orbit satellite

PA battery

 

[Skull and Bones]

It can sync with HQ 9/P HIMADS, target low orbit satellite

PA battery

What is the apogee this missile can achieve? Keep in mind an most SAM only have initial boost phase followed by glide phase to the target, and an ASAT has to have a boost phase till the terminal interception.

 

[Raj-Hindustani]

It can sync with HQ 9/P HIMADS, target low orbit satellite

PA battery

First, is hq9 missiles (s300 missiles copied) tested against satellite?

 

[Dalit]

it is not the first time, such gifts have been made in the past too. something to do with interoperability (and common defense vis bharat).

reminds me of one such gift that moron khan ordered the COAS to reject and ask china for a cash gift (so that he could bribe the electorate with subsidies near to the next election)

btw how did you think Pak army was paying for110 VT-4 Haider kits or the 460 plus ready assembled ones?

The spokesperson of Bajwa has arrived. Please forgive him.

First, is hq9 missiles (s300 copied) tested against satellite?

Don't be so angry Raja Hindustani. Don't feel so insecure.

This is the key system that CETC brought to the airshow, I can understand friendly price but gifting? Source pls.

Takeaways From China’s Zhuhai Air Show 2022

Real gains were shown in China’s missile, radar, unmanned systems, and fighter technology.

thediplomat.com

Lagta hai bhai ka typing kernay ka dil kar raha tha... isslyai butha utha kai kuch bhi likh dia.. na koi source na koi confirmation.. by the way if it is true kai wo hamien gift/daan kar rai hain kuch tu bhai it's not something kai jiska dhool peeta jyai... itni si ghairrat tu dekhai hi ja sackti hai kai iss pai pura thread na banaya jyai aur issay hum khud mention na karien. external sources agar iss leak kardien tu hamari kismaat... khud paid nanga na karien

Takeaways From China’s Zhuhai Air Show 2022

Real gains were shown in China’s missile, radar, unmanned systems, and fighter technology.

thediplomat.com

The paragraph is literally from this source. I don't think it is a typo.

 

[Raj-Hindustani]

T

The spokesperson of Bajwa has arrived. Please forgive him.

Don

Don't be so angry Raja Hindustani. Don't feel so insecure.

Hahaha.. i just asked legit question... Because tomorrow I can claim that S400 missiles can shootdown most of satellites if needed

 

[Dalit]

Hahaha.. i just asked legit question... Because tomorrow I can claim that S400 missiles can shootdown most of satellites if needed

What legit question? How much battle proven and tested is the S400 that your country is getting? You think you are the only one who can ask questions?

Now don't get your little chaddie in a twist. Papa America can only do so much for you.

 

[IblinI]

First, is hq9 missiles (s300 missiles copied) tested against satellite?

It has secured orders from different countries and earned us multi billion dollars, were you not invited by those countries during the test fire? Poor raj.

 

[HAIDER]

What Indian news outlet think :

SPACE

Pakistan to Import Chinese-made ‘Satellite Killer’ Radar​

by SOFREPNov 23, 2022
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SLC-18 radar on display at the Zhuhai Air Show 2022 (Image source: Twitter)

Pakistan is set to import one of China’s newest radar systems to boost its capacity to track and detect spying satellites, an edge its rival India has upheld for years.
The most-awaited aviation and aerospace exhibition of China in Zhuhai, also known as the Zhuhai Air Show, wrapped up last Sunday, where a long list of buzzworthy Chinese technologies was introduced to the international community. Among the interested clients of some of its latest sophisticated tech is Pakistan, particularly having to set its eyes on the ten-meter-tall SLC-18 radar.
The new radar system dubbed a “satellite killer,” is said to be “particularly successful in detecting and tracking multiple Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites in all conditions, including all-weather, all-time, multi-target, immense power, and extensive search areas,” according to Eurasian Times.

LEO satellites, typically placed 500 to 2,000 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, collect surveillance data frequently used for military intelligence. The technology has advanced steadily in recent years, becoming critical equipment for superpowers remotely spying on each other. One of the advantageous features of an LEO satellite is its ability to carry out 360-degree, all-factor reconnaissance hotspots, which China reportedly can monitor through its SLC-18. Emphasis on space target monitoring, with claims of high measurement accuracy.
Information on SLC-18 stated that this radar system, developed by Chinese state-owned China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), provides situational awareness against space targets. It is a P-band solid-state active phased array radar capable of identifying and measuring multiple objects while actively looking for and retrieving LEO satellite locations and other space targets from a distance and relaying data to the command center to help in decision-making.
Moreover, the system is also identified as “potentially the world’s first active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar,” meaning it can operate at such a wide range.
According to some analysts, if Islamabad will indeed acquire such a cutting-edge system from Beijing, “the threat to the Indian security apparatus will be multi-faceted.” Among the challenges that New Delhi will face are issues with satellite- and missile-tracking and fortifying its communication. Not to mention that it would boost the capability of Pakistan in terms of tracking Indian and West-owned LEO satellites, to which Beijing will likely have access, as it will possibly also receive all the data collected by allied countries that operate SLC-18 radars.

 

[Dalit]

What Indian news outlet think :

SPACE

Pakistan to Import Chinese-made ‘Satellite Killer’ Radar​

by SOFREPNov 23, 2022
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SLC-18 radar on display at the Zhuhai Air Show 2022 (Image source: Twitter)

Pakistan is set to import one of China’s newest radar systems to boost its capacity to track and detect spying satellites, an edge its rival India has upheld for years.
The most-awaited aviation and aerospace exhibition of China in Zhuhai, also known as the Zhuhai Air Show, wrapped up last Sunday, where a long list of buzzworthy Chinese technologies was introduced to the international community. Among the interested clients of some of its latest sophisticated tech is Pakistan, particularly having to set its eyes on the ten-meter-tall SLC-18 radar.
The new radar system dubbed a “satellite killer,” is said to be “particularly successful in detecting and tracking multiple Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites in all conditions, including all-weather, all-time, multi-target, immense power, and extensive search areas,” according to Eurasian Times.

LEO satellites, typically placed 500 to 2,000 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, collect surveillance data frequently used for military intelligence. The technology has advanced steadily in recent years, becoming critical equipment for superpowers remotely spying on each other. One of the advantageous features of an LEO satellite is its ability to carry out 360-degree, all-factor reconnaissance hotspots, which China reportedly can monitor through its SLC-18. Emphasis on space target monitoring, with claims of high measurement accuracy.
Information on SLC-18 stated that this radar system, developed by Chinese state-owned China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), provides situational awareness against space targets. It is a P-band solid-state active phased array radar capable of identifying and measuring multiple objects while actively looking for and retrieving LEO satellite locations and other space targets from a distance and relaying data to the command center to help in decision-making.
Moreover, the system is also identified as “potentially the world’s first active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar,” meaning it can operate at such a wide range.
According to some analysts, if Islamabad will indeed acquire such a cutting-edge system from Beijing, “the threat to the Indian security apparatus will be multi-faceted.” Among the challenges that New Delhi will face are issues with satellite- and missile-tracking and fortifying its communication. Not to mention that it would boost the capability of Pakistan in terms of tracking Indian and West-owned LEO satellites, to which Beijing will likely have access, as it will possibly also receive all the data collected by allied countries that operate SLC-18 radars.

Yeah but Hindustani Rajoo isn't having none of it.

 

[HAIDER]

Yeah but Hindustani Rajoo isn't having none of it.

lolll.... well hard to digest ..they did not expect this new Chinese toy next door.

 

[Genghis khan1]

Could be a gift in a sense that, Chinese wanted one inside Pakistan , so they let Pakistan deploy one paid for by China and in-return Pakistan share all the surveillance data.