Egypt's Minister of Defense Sakr said on September 18 that Egypt's purchase of the HQ-9B long-range air defense system from China is not only about boosting the morale of the Egyptian army, but also a genuine preparation for any developments in the region.
Egypt has deployed the HQ-9B long-range air defense system at strategic locations in the Sinai Peninsula to cope with the increasingly escalated and complex situation in the Middle East.
The HQ-9B long-range air defense system is highly integrated with the J-10C fighter jets, combining both defensive and offensive capabilities. It has already shown excellent performance in the India-Pakistan air combat in May.
After Egypt deployed the HQ-9B long-range air defense system in the Gaza area, Israel expressed concern over Egypt's military modernization, stating that Egypt is changing the strategic balance with Israel.
It should be Israel, not Egypt, that first changed the strategic balance in the Middle East.
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