Patriots are not enough? A large number of Chinese-made weapons are preparing to be stationed in Saudi Arabia, including the Falcon-80 missile and everything else!

CNN-NEWS18 broke a shocking news: Pakistan is preparing to deploy an entire set of Chinese-made air defense systems to Saudi Arabia according to the strategic mutual defense treaty signed in 2025. This is no small matter; LY-80, FM-90, and "Anza" which is the "Qianwei"-1 portable air defense missile, along with the operating troops, will all be sent in full units.

Although Saudi Arabia has American-made "Patriot" and "Thaad" systems in its hands, in actual combat, these expensive American systems often feel inadequate against low-cost, saturation attacks by drones and cruise missiles from Iran. Moreover, the current inventory is already exhausted, and the U.S. refuses to replenish the stock, as the U.S. inventory is prioritized for Israel. This gives Saudi Arabia a very realistic lesson: relying solely on Western systems cannot defend against the current hybrid threats.

LY-80 is the export version of the improved HN-16A, which is a genuine medium-range air defense missile designed specifically to counter aircraft, cruise missiles, and even small drones. It has a long radar detection range, fast response speed, and most importantly, high cost-effectiveness. FM-90 is an expert in terminal defense, effectively welding the last line of defense. Plus the "Anza" portable missile that can be carried by a single person, which is specifically used to deal with helicopters and drones that break through at low altitudes. With this combination, from dozens of kilometers to a few kilometers, from high altitude to low altitude, it directly weaves an impenetrable net for Saudi Arabia.

Daguo thinks that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have been old friends for decades. Saudi Arabia provides money, and Pakistan provides people and guns, which has historical precedents. Moreover, the Pakistani army has long used Chinese equipment, from J-10C to frigates, and they understand the performance and tactical use of this Chinese weaponry better than anyone else.

Having the Pakistani military bring these equipment to Saudi Arabia avoids the long training period for Saudi soldiers and bypasses the sensitivity of a certain Eastern power directly stationing troops. In short, this is a verified and efficient "passage" solution. As long as the money is in place, there is no problem that cannot be solved, and exactly, Saudi Arabia is not lacking money.

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Original article: toutiao.com/article/1858693313448972/

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