Will China Sell New Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles to Pakistan?

[Vapnope]

Islamabad is expecting Beijing to finalize a proposal for the possible sale of Chinese surface-to-air missiles.

By Franz-Stefan Gady
May 17, 2016
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Pakistan is ready to make a decision over the procurement of new Chinese air defense systems once it receives a complete sales proposal, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said during a high-level meeting with senior Chinese officials last Friday in Islamabad, according to a press release issued by the Pakistani Prime Minister’s Office.

“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 joint collaborative mechanism between Ministry of Defense Production and CPMIEC in other fields of mutual interest,” the statement notes.

The Chinese delegation included the deputy head of the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), Wei Yiyin, and the chairman of the China Precision Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CPMIEC), Zhao Xiaolong, along with a number of other senior government officials. The Chinese delegation was in Pakistan to discuss deepening defense industrial ties between the two countries.

The press release does not offer any details over the air defense system under consideration. However, Pakistani analysts believe that it could be a reference to a long-anticipated acquisition of a new long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system.

According to an analyst for the 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 SAM system in question is in all likelihood an export variant of the HQ-9 medium-to-long-range SAM, dubbed FT-2000, and developed by CPMIEC.

China and Pakistan have held talks over the procurement of FT-2000 SAMs since the early 2000s, without ever concluding a deal. Pakistan did finally place an order for medium-range HQ-16 (Hongqi-16) SAM systems in 2014, but still failed to make a decision over the HQ-9.

“Pakistan could be inviting a proposal in regards to expanding its medium-range coverage via the HQ-16. But given that the proposal was noted by the Prime Minister, the idea of it being in regards to the HQ-9 or FT-2000 should not be ruled out,” the Quwa analysis concludes.

The HQ-9 is a derivative of the Russian-made S-300 long-range SAM system and can engage aircraft, cruise missiles, and theater ballistic missiles. With an operational range of 125 kilometers (77 miles), the FT-2000 export variant purportedly has a shorter range than the domestic HQ-9 SAM in use with the Chinese military, which allegedly has a reach of 200 kilometers (124 miles).

This Monday, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with Pakistani Army Chief, General Raheel Sharif, to discuss deepening the China-Pakistan bilateral relationship, in particular strengthening military-to-military ties,Xinhua reports. Sharif also met with the Vice Chairman of China’s Central Military Commission Fan Changlong.
http://thediplomat.com/2016/05/will-china-sell-new-long-range-surface-to-air-missiles-to-pakistan/
@DESERT FIGHTER @Windjammer @MastanKhan @Zibago @Irfan Baloch @Tipu7

 

[Muhammad Omar]

If China Can allows Pakistan to jointly Produce LY-80 then why would they not sell Long Range Surface to Air Missile???

 

[war&peace]

I'm pretty sure they will especially after India's deal for Russian S-400 system. It is in China's strategic interest to restore the balance between India and Pakistan especially with CPEC in place. But Pakistan should try to get something similar or better than S-400 and contact Russia for such a system. Never put all the eggs in the same basket.

 

[Viper0011.]

If China Can allows Pakistan to jointly Produce LY-80 then why would they not sell Long Range Surface to Air Missile???

Its all a show of words. I told you guys on some other thread three days ago that Ft-2000 (HG-9B and HQ9 Naval version) are both coming to Pakistan. I was made fun of, on that post. Here are the results, not even three day passed by and Gen. RS goes to China and discusses this along with other stuff. This is a done deal. Just needs the paperwork!!

 

[Beethoven]

Yeah right.....and @Viper0011. Was the same person who Said F-16's were coming to Pakistan both New and Used....

@Viper0011. Everything you say needs to be taken with a huge bucket of salt...because at the end of the day things you mention dont even get close to materialisation...

 

[Viper0011.]

Yeah right.....and @Viper0011. Was the same person who Said F-16's were coming to Pakistan both New and Used....

@Viper0011. Everything you say needs to be taken with a huge bucket of salt...because at the end of the day things you mention dont even get close to materialisation...

Identify which things I've said "didn't happen". And second, you don't need to add me to your posts.

On the F-16's, they can STILL come to Pakistan, if Pakistan can PAY for them. So no one said NO, Pakistan will not have the F-16's!!!! So, my assessment was correct. The F-16's are and will be available. Now, how the US Senate or Congress want to do based on their understanding is obviously beyond my abilities. I provided a news and that news, till date is correct and true.

Lastly, you don't have to read my post or even take my stuff seriously. That's your right. Every human being has a right to act as dumb and stupid as they want to. Its none of other people's business so you go enjoy that right too

 

[Tipu7]

In my opinion JF-17 block 2 won't replace ROSE Mirage and PAF has to replace 190 fighters by 2020 so until block 3 arrives F-16 would replace ROSE Mirage. This is just my opinion, please correct me if I am wrong.
@Horus @Quwa @The Eagle @MastanKhan @Bilal Khan 777 @Viper0011.

Bro
Just make comments
Do not tag people so often
It's bit annoying ...... (No offense)

Its all a show of words. I told you guys on some other thread three days ago that Ft-2000 (HG-9B and HQ9 Naval version) are both coming to Pakistan. I was made fun of, on that post. Here are the results, not even three day passed by and Gen. RS goes to China and discusses this along with other stuff. This is a done deal. Just needs the paperwork!!

That was lucky shot.......

Islamabad is expecting Beijing to finalize a proposal for the possible sale of Chinese surface-to-air missiles.

By Franz-Stefan Gady
May 17, 2016
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Pakistan is ready to make a decision over the procurement of new Chinese air defense systems once it receives a complete sales proposal, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said during a high-level meeting with senior Chinese officials last Friday in Islamabad, according to a press release issued by the Pakistani Prime Minister’s Office.

“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 joint collaborative mechanism between Ministry of Defense Production and CPMIEC in other fields of mutual interest,” the statement notes.

The Chinese delegation included the deputy head of the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC), Wei Yiyin, and the chairman of the China Precision Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CPMIEC), Zhao Xiaolong, along with a number of other senior government officials. The Chinese delegation was in Pakistan to discuss deepening defense industrial ties between the two countries.

The press release does not offer any details over the air defense system under consideration. However, Pakistani analysts believe that it could be a reference to a long-anticipated acquisition of a new long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system.

According to an analyst for the 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 SAM system in question is in all likelihood an export variant of the HQ-9 medium-to-long-range SAM, dubbed FT-2000, and developed by CPMIEC.

China and Pakistan have held talks over the procurement of FT-2000 SAMs since the early 2000s, without ever concluding a deal. Pakistan did finally place an order for medium-range HQ-16 (Hongqi-16) SAM systems in 2014, but still failed to make a decision over the HQ-9.

“Pakistan could be inviting a proposal in regards to expanding its medium-range coverage via the HQ-16. But given that the proposal was noted by the Prime Minister, the idea of it being in regards to the HQ-9 or FT-2000 should not be ruled out,” the Quwa analysis concludes.

The HQ-9 is a derivative of the Russian-made S-300 long-range SAM system and can engage aircraft, cruise missiles, and theater ballistic missiles. With an operational range of 125 kilometers (77 miles), the FT-2000 export variant purportedly has a shorter range than the domestic HQ-9 SAM in use with the Chinese military, which allegedly has a reach of 200 kilometers (124 miles).

This Monday, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with Pakistani Army Chief, General Raheel Sharif, to discuss deepening the China-Pakistan bilateral relationship, in particular strengthening military-to-military ties,Xinhua reports. Sharif also met with the Vice Chairman of China’s Central Military Commission Fan Changlong.
http://thediplomat.com/2016/05/will-china-sell-new-long-range-surface-to-air-missiles-to-pakistan/
@DESERT FIGHTER @Windjammer @MastanKhan @Zibago @Irfan Baloch @Tipu7

What is possible out come of this visit?
Long range SAM plus possible Base of Chinese Military in Pakistan?
If yes, then It will be PLAN base in Gawadar city. Something I am saying from past year.
And it does make sense to have presence of Chinese navy since CPEC is joint project of Pakistan & China ....... so both countries can share the responsibility of protection of their common interests .......

Identify which things I've said "didn't happen". And second, you don't need to add me to your posts.

On the F-16's, they can STILL come to Pakistan, if Pakistan can PAY for them. So no one said NO, Pakistan will not have the F-16's!!!! So, my assessment was correct. The F-16's are and will be available. Now, how the US Senate or Congress want to do based on their understanding is obviously beyond my abilities. I provided a news and that news, till date is correct and true.

Lastly, you don't have to read my post or even take my stuff seriously. That's your right. Every human being has a right to act as dumb and stupid as they want to. Its none of other people's business so you go enjoy that right too

You missed to praise Nawaz Sharif this time

 

[The Eagle]

In my opinion JF-17 block 2 won't replace ROSE Mirage and PAF has to replace 190 fighters by 2020 so until block 3 arrives F-16 would replace ROSE Mirage. This is just my opinion, please correct me if I am wrong.
@Horus @Quwa @The Eagle @MastanKhan @Bilal Khan 777 @Viper0011.

Dear, not the particular place to discuss. Topic be kept in view. Thanks

 

[Dr Shaheryar]

Will is never a question with China in regards to Pakistan. It's always when it is going too.