After the recent military conflicts of India-Pakistan, when Pakistan’s air defense network was badly demolished, China has once again come forward to help. According to the Open-SOS Intelligence Network (OSNIT) report, China has sent a new consignment of its medium-range surface to the air defense system to Pakistan.

China’s Y-20 Military Transport Aircraft has flew to Pakistan at least three times in recent weeks. These aircraft have delivered the HQ-16 missile system and a consignment of equipment associated with it. The Y-20 is a heavy lift military jet capable of carrying military materials up to 66 tonnes.

Why the new consignment of HQ-16 was needed?

During the Operation Sindoor run by India between 7 and 10 May, Pakistan’s major airbase such as Noor Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, Sakkur and Bholari were targeted. The Indian Air Force attacked with BrahMos and Scalp cruise missiles and destroyed Pakistan’s HQ-16 and HQ-9P air defense system and China-made YLC-8E radar.

Can HQ-16 stop BrahMos?

actually no. HQ-16 has a firepower of about 40 km and is usually designed to prevent drones, fighter jets and slow missiles. But the BrahMos missile, whose speed is Mach 2.8–3.0 (three times at the speed of voice) and it is almost impossible for the intercepting HQ-16. This is the reason that HQ-16 proved to be ineffective during Operation Sindoor.

What is the meaning of a new consignment given by Pakistan?

Pakistan’s current air defense capacity is considered to be almost zero. India had also destroyed two of its three surveillance aircraft. In such a situation, sending new consignments by China is to support Pakistan’s military morale, but this will not change a strategic edge.

OSNIT warning

The OSNIT report states that India should keep an eye on China-Pak alliance. Especially in cases of air defense, missile supply and technical military cooperation, the help given by China to Pakistan can remain a strategic challenge for India.

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The presence of four J-11 fighter jet and a Y-20 transport aircraft has been recorded for the first time on Nagari Gusa Airbase. Open Source Intelligence has claimed that the activity of the apron is indicating the operational activity of the recently developed military wing of Nagari Gusa. The location of Nagari Gusa Airbase makes it strategically extremely important. This airbase is very close to Ladakh, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

What is Y-20 transport aircraft?

The Y-20 Kunpeng is China’s largest military transport aircraft, developed by the Sheian Aircraft Industrial Corporation. This aircraft can lift a weight of 66 tonnes. It can easily fly 4,500 kilometers at a time. It has the ability to deliver tanks, heavy weapons, soldiers immediately at any place. Its strength is equal to the C-17 GlobeMaster III. Its deployment indicates that China is not only ready for airstrikes, but also for sharp troupe mobilization and supply.

How powerful is J-11 fighter jet?

The J-11 fighter aircraft has been prepared by China by copying Russia’s SU-27. Its range is 3,530 km. Its deployment shows that China is now turning Tibet’s airbase into an active fighter role, earlier only considered only support base. This fighter airbase can penetrate the aircraft of Ladakh in minutes. The Indian Air Force can be put under additional pressure to give rapid response to North India.

What is the danger to India?

China’s strategically active airbase can create political imbalance in the Himalayan region. Due to the activation of Nagari Gusa, Shigatsse and Lhasa Airbase, pressure can be created for India from three directions. PLA deployment is no longer limited to the infantry. Now there are also fighter aircraft, transporters and drones. This can be a part of the strategy of pressurizing LAC and pushing India back into conversation.