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China’s HQ-17AE Shorad system to boost Pakistani drone defence as India tensions simmer

South China Morning Post 08 September 2026 8h ago
China’s HQ-17AE Shorad system to boost Pakistani drone defence as India tensions simmer
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Pakistan has unveiled a newly acquired Chinese-made short-range air defence system that analysts say could boost its ability to counter Indian drones and low-altitude threats in a future conflict. A social media video posted by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Sunday confirmed for the first time that it was operating the HQ-17AE short-range air defence (Shorad) system. The HQ-17AE is an export vers
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