|
China Is Preparing to Sell the SY-400 Missile System, Called an Alternative to the Iskander-M, to an African Country (Китай готовится продать называемую альтернативой «Искандера-М» ракетную систему SY-400 африканскому государству) November 29, 2022 | Military Review The article discusses reports that China is negotiating the sale of its SY-400 short-range ballistic missile system to Algeria. Although Algeria has been purchasing Russian weapons for many years, this is not the first time when it has considered China instead. The missile system is considered to be an alternative to Russia's Iskander-M. The article believes that the likelihood of purchase is quite high.
Nigeria Enlists Drones for Border Security and Crime Fighting November 29, 2022 | Defense Web The article reports that Nigeria 'recently' took deliveries of four AR-500B shipborne unmanned helicopters and other UAVs from China. China is also reportedly supplying Wing Loong II, CH-3, and CH-4 UAVs to the Nigerian Airforce.
Chinese Missiles Attract Morocco's Interest November 29, 2022 | Atalayar The article reports that Morocco is in talks with China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation to purchase "Chinese-made precision-guided missiles and bombs." Morocco is also negotiating the purchase of Wing Loong I and Wing Loong II UAVs. The report adds that Morocco's defense spending is $11 billion this year, up from $5.1 billion last year.
China Secured $39.8 USD Contracts at Zhuhai Air Show November 17, 2022 | Sina News This article highlights a previously unheard Chinese private company called "Loong" that has reportedly won contracts worth $500 million in export sales of small drones with ISR and strike capabilities from twelve countries at the Zhuhai Air Show. This demonstrated a successful civil-military fushion of technologies and a robust market demand for low-end expendable drones.
Egypt in Talks with China to Procure HQ-17AE Mobile Air Defense Missile Systems November 13, 2022 | Army Recognition The report mentions that Egypt is in talks with China to purchase HQ-17AE mobile air defense missile system, the export version of the Chinese HQ-17.
China’s Latin America Move November 07, 2022 | Forbes This article discusses China’s growing influence in Latin America. Aside from economic investments and interest in raw materials, “China has found a ready market for Chinese military equipment and training to police forces in the region.” For example, between 2009 and 2019, China sold around $165 million in military equipment to Venezuela, Bolivia, and Ecuador, including aircraft, air defense radar, and small arms.
China Increases Support for Pakistan’s Naval Modernization with an Eye on the Indian Ocean November 03, 2022 | The Jamestown Foundation This article discusses how in recent years China-Pakistan military cooperation has become more focused on Pakistan’s naval forces. Beijing has enhanced its support for Pakistan’s naval modernization to strengthen China-Pakistan cooperation in safeguarding BRI sea routes and addressing the security challenges facing China in the Indian Ocean Region. The author states that “a modern naval base at Gwadar could enable the PLA Navy to patrol sea-lanes and monitor naval patrols by the U.S. in the Indian Ocean.” Moreover, a strong Pakistan Navy equipped with advanced frigates and other weapons from Beijing would “help ensure the security of Chinese oil imports coming from the Persian Gulf and attain control of the sea-lanes traversing the Indian Ocean.”
Over 200 Chinese CH-4 Drones Sold on International Market; New Facility To Expand Production Capacity: Manufacturer November 02, 2022 | Global Times According to Chinese state media, China's CH series unmanned aerial vehicle, the CH-4 drone, has sold more than 200 units on the international market. With increasing market demand, the CH UAV company is expanding its production capacity by building a production line in Taizhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, which will be fully operating by 2023.
|
