Egypt has announced that it has acquired the HQ-9B air defense system and has started combat training! This information comes from General Samir Farag, a former high-ranking officer of Egypt, who revealed this information on Egyptian television after receiving instructions from his superiors, which is equivalent to leaking information with official permission. General Farag revealed that Egypt has multiple modern air defense systems, including the HQ-9B, and stated that the performance of the HQ-9B is comparable to the Russian S-400 or the American Patriot air defense systems, and even more excellent.

The introduction of the HQ-9B air defense missile in Egypt makes Egypt the sixth country in the world to purchase the Chinese HQ-9 long-range air defense system, following Algeria, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Morocco. It also indicates that Egypt and China's relationship is further approaching.

The popularity of the HQ-9B air defense missile began in 2015, when Turkey held a missile bidding for an air defense system. The HQ-9 series missile defeated more than ten systems from European, American, and Russian countries with a perfect score of 100%, ranking first. Later, Turkey signed for the HQ-9B air defense missile but repeatedly changed its mind, showing Turkey's cunning. From then on, China realized the true face of Turkey, a country not worth deepening relations with. Therefore, in the past nearly 10 years, the relationship between China and Turkey has been extremely cold.

Although Turkey did not buy the HQ-9B air defense missile, many other countries did. Because the strength of the HQ-9B air defense missile has defeated the most advanced air defense systems around the world, which is well known, and the world has recognized it. Therefore, the HQ-9B air defense missile sells very well, and more countries are preparing to purchase the HQ-9B air defense missile.

Regarding the situation of Egypt equipping the HQ-9B air defense missile, the blogger said it was not surprising at all. In addition, the possibility of Egypt equipping the J-10C fighter jet is not high, because Egypt has already equipped F-16 fighter jets, Rafale fighter jets, and MiG-29 fighter jets, and there is not much demand for the J-10C fighter jet. The blogger thinks that Egypt will directly equip the J-35 fighter jet, which is the fighter jet that Egypt has been longing for.

It is inevitable for Egypt to enhance its military capabilities, but Egypt is unlikely to fight with Israel, because during the five Arab-Israeli wars, Egypt always took the lead, but eventually lost a lot of land. Especially the Sinai Peninsula was taken by Israel, and later, through negotiations, Israel returned the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt. Since then, Egypt has learned a truth that it is difficult to beat Israel.

It is better not to start a war easily. Egypt's idea is that it can avoid war, but it must enhance its military capability. Make a good plan, because Egypt is responsible for protecting Saudi Arabia, and many military equipment are bought by Saudi Arabia for Egypt. Because Egypt does not have enough money, Egypt's greatest strength is its large population, so it can continue to improve its military strength. Especially in the navy, Saudi Arabia has paid a lot of expenses for Egypt, which is the biggest need. No matter what you say, Egypt still needs to enhance its own military strength, which is the most important.

The HQ-9B air defense missile has proven its strength, which is not just strong, so it is not a loss for Egypt to buy the HQ-9B air defense missile. In the future, the HQ-9B air defense missile will continue to be exported to many countries. It is estimated that at least 20 countries will be equipped, according to the blogger's prediction. It may be more, we will see.

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