Chinese Weapon Exports

[xhw1986]

China may have signed contracts for the supply of HQ-9 SAM system in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan

China has set a limited batch of medium-range air defense system HQ-9 in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, the website of the Chinese newspaper "Huantsyu Shibao" referring to the not unknown "Canadian" (or is it the Hong Kong?) Edition of "Kanwa Defense Review". The latest edition, with reference to staff of the Chinese missile CASIC Corporation reported that contracts for the supply of systems HQ-9 in these two countries were signed back in 2013, "and although the amount is very low, the first time the system is exported." Perhaps, in each case, we are talking about the supply of one division (in Division 8 launchers).

Earlier it was reported on the delivery of Uzbekistan at least one set of Chinese percussion UAV Pterodactyl (Yilong-1) produced by a part of the aircraft industry corporation AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation. The publication also states that in 2014 Chinese heavy MLRS WS-1 were delivered to Azerbaijan. Meanwhile, more than likely would supply to Azerbaijan Turkish version of WS-1, known as Kasirga [actually Turkish missile systems T-300 Kasirga already been purchased by Azerbaijan and show them in parades - bmpd]. According to "Kanwa", also contracted to supply UAVs Yilong-1 in Kazakhstan.

Note that some of the discussion earlier supplies HQ-9 reported in Turkmenistan, and other sources. By itself, the increasing presence of China in the arms markets of the former USSR - a gradual process that began back in the 1990s (in 1999, Armenia has purchased heavy Chinese MLRS WM-80). China's emergence as an economic power is paramount to the fact that the Central Asian countries will inevitably diversify their economic, foreign policy, and, after that, and military-technical ties. Therefore, although the data on specific transactions are questionable and need further testing, their possibility should not be a surprise.

 

[park tea young]

China&Pakistan is Iron Brother~so,don't be worried，my brother~！china’s advanced weapon will be as soon as possible send to PIB(pakistan iron brother)~~~

 

[Beast]

These HQ-9 is not cheap. A full set will cost 3billion USD. While western one is more expensive, obviously these high tech SAM is not meant to be operate by limited budget countries.

 

[cnleio]

Algeria Navy's 2x C802A FFGs building in China shipyard

 

[Beast]

Algeria Navy's 2x C802A FFGs building in China shipyard

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Algeria one is more sleek looking than any exported. She just short of VLS to complete her.

 

[cnleio]

Algeria one is more sleek looking than any exported. She just short of VLS to complete her.

Im unsatisfied with HHQ-7 ... we should design the Navy version of ESSM missile.

Old HHQ-7 anti-aircraft missile, only 15km defence range. Such weak SAMs is outdated in 21 century ... If China can provide VLS cells and a type of 50km ESSM missile, 32x 4 ESSM missile (each 50km range) is strong enough to any foreign frigate.

So it's necessary for China to develop the Navy version of FM-3000 missile displayed on 2014 ZhuHai Air Show, and sell China ESSM to foreign Navy.

 

[cnleio]

China VN-1 8x8 IFV in Venezuela Army

 

[Zarvan]

China may have signed contracts for the supply of HQ-9 SAM system in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
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China has set a limited batch of medium-range air defense system HQ-9 in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, the website of the Chinese newspaper "Huantsyu Shibao" referring to the not unknown "Canadian" (or is it the Hong Kong?) Edition of "Kanwa Defense Review". The latest edition, with reference to staff of the Chinese missile CASIC Corporation reported that contracts for the supply of systems HQ-9 in these two countries were signed back in 2013, "and although the amount is very low, the first time the system is exported." Perhaps, in each case, we are talking about the supply of one division (in Division 8 launchers).

Earlier it was reported on the delivery of Uzbekistan at least one set of Chinese percussion UAV Pterodactyl (Yilong-1) produced by a part of the aircraft industry corporation AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation. The publication also states that in 2014 Chinese heavy MLRS WS-1 were delivered to Azerbaijan. Meanwhile, more than likely would supply to Azerbaijan Turkish version of WS-1, known as Kasirga [actually Turkish missile systems T-300 Kasirga already been purchased by Azerbaijan and show them in parades - bmpd]. According to "Kanwa", also contracted to supply UAVs Yilong-1 in Kazakhstan.

Note that some of the discussion earlier supplies HQ-9 reported in Turkmenistan, and other sources. By itself, the increasing presence of China in the arms markets of the former USSR - a gradual process that began back in the 1990s (in 1999, Armenia has purchased heavy Chinese MLRS WM-80). China's emergence as an economic power is paramount to the fact that the Central Asian countries will inevitably diversify their economic, foreign policy, and, after that, and military-technical ties. Therefore, although the data on specific transactions are questionable and need further testing, their possibility should not be a surprise.

There are unconfirmed reports that Pakistan has some of these

 

[cnleio]

Venezuela Army VN-1 IFV

 

[cnleio]

Let's GO ~ Boys !

 

[cnleio]

Iraq Army equiped China CH-4 surveillance & attack UAVs

China CH-4 UAV

 

[black-hawk_101]

Hydrographic survey ship for Brazil Navy launched
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Hope Pakistan will build some with EU and Turkish help.

 

[Beast]

Iraq Army equiped China CH-4 surveillance & attack UAVs

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China CH-4 UAV
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CH-4 UCAV can carry 4 KD-1 missiless and I am not surprised they get export order quickly.

 

[cnleio]

Pakistan JF-17 Block-II fighter

The first Block 2 JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft made its maiden flight from the Pakistan Aeronautical Company (PAC) facility at Kamra on 9 February.

The aircraft (serial number 2P01) made three more successful flights before being taken to the paint shop in mid-February. The test flights came as a boost as PAC continues to look for a first export customer for its platform.

Air Commodore Ahsan Rafiq, Deputy Chief Project Director (Operations) JF-17 and a former commanding officer of the JF-17 Test and Evaluation Unit, described the Block 2 version as "an upgraded Block 1 with an air-to-air refuelling (AAR) probe, enhanced oxygen system [to allow the pilot to stay in the air longer], and improved electronic countermeasures system (ECS)".

Block 2 JF-17 makes first flight ahead of Block 3 improvements
Publication:Jane's Defence Weekly
Last posted:2015-03-17

The first Block 2 JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft made its maiden flight from the Pakistan Aeronautical Company (PAC) facility at Kamra on 9 February.
The aircraft (serial number 2P01) made three more successful flights before being taken to the paint shop in mid-February. The test flights came as a boost as PAC continues to look for a first export customer for its platform.
Air Commodore Ahsan Rafiq, Deputy Chief Project Director (Operations) JF-17 and a former commanding officer of the JF-17 Test and Evaluation Unit, described the Block 2 version as "an upgraded Block 1 with an air-to-air refuelling (AAR) probe, enhanced oxygen system [to allow the pilot to stay in the air longer], and improved electronic countermeasures system (ECS)".
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has a contract for 50 Block 2 JF-17s but as Air Cdre Ahsan pointed out, "the full AAR system will not appear until the 29th jet, which should fly later this year [at Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) in China]."
In a further development that sends a clear signal that PAC and Chinese marketing partner CATIC intend business in the international arena, the Block 2 JF-17 will also have a two-seater version, which is now being developed at Chengdu according to the PAF's requirements.
"We know potential customers would like to see a two-seater, although it is not such a big deal for the PAF, which started flying several types, [A-5, F-6, F-7P and F-7PG] without a training version," Air Cdre Ahsan said. "This will give us the chance to show potential suitors how the jet can perform in the air."

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Air Cdre Ahsan said that while Block 1 and 2 JF-17s will not differ significantly - with Block 1 JF-17's ECS likely to be upgraded when it suits the PAF, it will be a different story with the Block 3 series.
"We are still developing the Block 3 configuration, but it will be a considerably different aircraft compared to the previous two blocks," he said. "A new AESA [active electronically scanned array] radar will be integrated, but this is still in the design stage; however, we are looking at both Western and Eastern options."
Integrating an AESA with the SD-10A beyond-visual-range missile will provide the PAF and any other JF-17 operator with a long-range, all-aspect precision day and night engagement capability.
As the JF-17 continues to evolve, aircraft units will start coming off the PAC Kamra production line more quickly. The facility is also set to reach the 58% transfer of technology agreed with China, which had been previously slowed down to keep it in line with the plant's infrastructure and equipment growth.

This Block 2 JF-17, with its KLJ-7 airborne pulse doppler fire-control radar visible, was one of the few units on the production line at PAC Kamra on 19 February. The Block 3 version, now being developed, will accommodate a new AESA radar. (Alan Warnes)

The second Block 2 JF-17 sits in the flight test station at PAC Kamra, awaiting its first flight. (Alan Warnes)

 

[cnleio]

Malaysia Keen To Buy China Warships

SHAH ALAM: The Government remain keen over plans to procure at least two China made warships for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) although the service did not request for it,industry sources said.

The sources told Malaysian Defence that the plan to buy the two warships in the works for the last two years, was proposed by a group of businessmen from both countries supposedly to promote ties between Malaysia and China.

Senior defence ministry officials when contacted by Malaysian Defence confirmed the plan but declined further comment.

Sources told Malaysian Defence the deal for the two warships was supposed to be signed during the Prime Minister’s visit to China last year = the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries – but was cancelled at the last moment due to various issues, one of them was funding concerns.

Despite the last minute cancellation, sources indicated that the government remained keen on the plan and it might revived when funding is made available.

The sources disagreed the exact type of warship that was supposed to be procured. However it is likely that the warships will be a variant of the C28A corvettes bound for the Algerian Navy. A model of the C28A corvette was displayed at the China Shipbuilding Trading Co (CSTC) booth at the DSA 14 show in Kuala Lumpur, in April.

According to CSTC, the C28A is about 120 m in length, with a beam of 14.4 m, a draft of 3.87m, a standard displacement of about 2,880 tons, and a full-load displacement of more than 3,000 tons.

It must be noted that Algeria designated its ships as corvettes although the vessels have a similar displacement to the Pakistan F-22P ships which are designated as frigates, the Zulfiquar-class. RMN’s own French designed which has similar displacement to both, the C28A and F-22P ships, are designated as frigates.

Interestingly, CTSC and the PNS Zulfiquar are taking part in next week’s LIMA 15 though no China vessels are taking part in the show.

The three ships for Algeria are being built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Company in Shanghai. The contracts for the ships was signed in 2012 and the first ship was launched on Aug 15, 2014 and delivery is expected this year.

Janes had reported that the C28A was an evolution of Pakistan’s F-22P frigates on the basis that Algerian naval teams visited Pakistan to see that frigate’s operations first-hand. The report also said the C28A also appears to borrow design elements from the Type 054A frigate of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy.

Sources told Malaysian Defence that it was likely only the hull and related machineries will be sourced from China while the ship’s main combat systems will be procured from Western companies.

And despite the disagreements about the hull design, all of the sources noted that whatever design was chosen, the ships will be fitted with MTU or MTU-derived diesel engines.

According to the sources, it is likely that the ships will have the same systems and weapons like those on the LCS – being built by Boustead Naval Shipyard. Final fittings of the China frigates are expected to be done at the BNS facility in Lumut – the same place where the LCS is to be built and outfitted as it is unlikely the Western made electronics and sensors could be exported to China.

The same arrangement is being made for the Algerian corvettes with the Western made equipment to be install on the ships once they are delivered to the North African nation.

If the procurement is approved, it is expected that the ships will be funded during the 11th Malaysian Plan and delivered within four years of the contract signing.

— Malaysian Defence