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Pakistan acquires Chinese HQ-17AE air defense system to counter Indian drones

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Pakistan has revealed its acquisition of China's HQ-17AE short-range air defense system, a system designed to counter low-altitude threats like drones and missiles. This acquisition is seen as a move to bolster Pakistan's defense capabilities against potential threats from India. The HQ-17AE is an export variant of China's HQ-17A, which itself is based on Russia's Tor-M1 missile system, and Pakistan is now the fourth foreign operator of this Chinese-made defense system. AI

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Pakistan acquires Chinese HQ-17AE air defense system to counter Indian drones

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