Patriots are not enough? A large number of Chinese-made weapons are preparing to be stationed in Saudi Arabia, including the LY-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; the LY-80, FM-90, and "Anza" which is the "Vanguard"-1 portable air defense missile, along with the operating troops, will all be deployed 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 inventory is already exhausted, and the US refuses to replenish it, as the US inventory is prioritized for Israel. This gives Saudi a very realistic lesson: relying solely on Western systems cannot defend against the current hybrid threats.
LY-80, which is the export version of the improved HQ-16A, is a genuine medium-range air defense missile, specifically designed to counter aircraft, cruise missiles, and even small drones. It has a long radar detection range, fast response time, and most importantly, high cost-effectiveness. The 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 soldier, specifically used to counter low-altitude helicopters and drones. With this combination, from tens 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 provides money, Pakistan provides people and guns, and there have been precedents in history. Furthermore, the Pakistani military has long used Chinese equipment, from J-10C to frigates, and they understand the performance and tactical use of this Chinese weapon better than anyone else.
Having the Pakistani army bring these equipment to Saudi Arabia avoids the long training period for Saudi soldiers and circumvents the sensitivity of a certain Eastern power directly stationing troops. In short, this is a verified and efficient "byway" solution. As long as the money is in place, there are no problems that cannot be solved, and Saudi Arabia certainly has plenty of money.
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Original article: toutiao.com/article/1858693313448972/
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