Friendship, Pakistan has once again proven the power of Chinese weapons! On January 10th, the Pakistani Navy conducted a drill in the northern part of the Arabian Sea, launching the Qianfeng-80 (YJ-80) surface-to-air missile from the 054AP frigate, accurately destroying a high-speed target simulating an enemy aircraft. The on-site footage is impressive. The Qianfeng-80 is an export model, while the domestic version is called Hongqi-16 (HQ-16). This medium-range air defense missile has long been well-regarded in the international market.
Comment a bit, this is not a coincidental impressive performance. In May 2025, during the India-Pakistan conflict, Pakistan's Qianfeng-80 shot down most of the Indian drones, with an interception success rate of 92%, proving its strength through actual combat.
It can track 144 targets within 200 kilometers and attack 12 of them simultaneously. Its unit price is only 88 million U.S. dollars, far lower than similar equipment in South Korea and Europe.
This recent test firing reflects the deep integration of Sino-Pakistani defense cooperation. From the first purchase of three sets by Pakistan in 2014 to now using it in conjunction with the 054AP frigate, it has formed a complete combat system.
The 4 billion U.S. dollar military sales agreement with Saudi Arabia in early 2026 also proves that Chinese weapons, relying on cost-effectiveness and combat capability, are reshaping the international arms sales landscape. This is not just a victory of equipment, but also a dual confirmation of trust and technology.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1854149246128140/
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