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Pakistan has deployed FN-6 MANPADS on western border with Afghanistan

Yes. 500 missiles worth USD 39 million purchased.



It is not always the case of corruption. I rather consider it a timely decision to field a third gen MANPADS.

Note that

HN-5 aka Anza Mk 1 has been completely retired.
QW-1 Vanguard aka Anza Mk 2 is in service.

Pakistan wanted local production of QW-2 as Anza Mk 3, but this didn't materialize.

The FN-6 is a modern design with digitized electronics, a day/night thermal imaging sight, IFF system and capability to engage very low flying objects.

It is in the league of Verba and Igla-S, and has better specs than the QW-2, which comes with a night only TV camera and a daytime optical sight.
Something to add on, it is the most advance manpad China exported. The anti chaff IR guidance is some of the finest in the market which gives it a high percentage hit ratio even with counter measures.

 
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