Pakistan's air defence Capabilities ...

[Signalian]

Here is How I tried to Explain Current Leading SAMs PA Using & Future Requirements...!

Tube launched SAMs yes but some areas require low altitude AAA.

 

[denel]

Mil Bal Review notes - SA-2/HQ2 Chinese SAMs still in operation; is that true?

 

[Inception-06]

Mil Bal Review notes - SA-2/HQ2 Chinese SAMs still in operation; is that true?

Could be for some areas, in Karachis it was paraded ca. 5-6 years ago, while even during these time everyone said its retired, but for Karachi, it wasn't the case!

The single HQ-2 system was purchased in 1983 together with 40 missiles, and was joined by two battalions of improved HQ-2B systems (twelve launchers) delivered two years later.

 

[khanasifm]

Paf history book 2013 states non operational [emoji6] 36 missiles plus 12 launcher were provided in 80s donot remember exact retirement date but no longer operational

 

[Zarvan]

 

[Pakistani Fighter]

Why doesnt our Air Defence goes to one force only? Why divided among 3? I think AirForce should be made incharge of all Air Defence Assets except the one on Ships and MANPADS and other mobile assets on LOC and Border which is not possible

Also India is getting S400 which has the max range of 400km. They have indegenious SAMs like Akash. QRSAM is being tested. Spyder and S300s are already present. Barak 8 LRSAM is being installed in INS ships. We need to have potent and long range Air Defence Assets too

 

[MM_Haider]

Pakistan deploys new air defence system at LoC

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Highlights

• The air defence system include five LY-80 (HQ-16) surface-to-air missile units and IBIS-150 surveillance radar batteries
• Chinese-made Rainbow CH-4 and CH-5 drones are also deployed for surveillance

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has deployed the Chinese-made medium-range air defence missiles in several cities and military bases to prevent possible new strikes by the Indian Air Force (IAF).

The development took place in the wake of IAF intrusion inside Pakistani in February, DNA news outlet cited intelligence reports as saying. On Saturday, Pakistani President Arif Alvi chastised India for having what he described as an “irresponsible” attitude amid ongoing bilateral tensions, which escalated after an Indian Air Force jet intruded in Pakistan last month.

The air defence, which were reportedly deployed near India’s border, include five LY-80 (HQ-16) surface-to-air missile units and IBIS-150 surveillance radar batteries “capable of tracking and destroying a variety of aerial targets at longer ranges flying at low and medium altitude”.

Additionally, the Pakistani military reportedly deployed Chinese-made Rainbow CH-4 and CH-5 drones to conduct surveillance and potential strikes along the Line of Control (LoC).

The development comes after Pakistani President Arif Alvi accused India of having an “irresponsible” attitude and praised Islamabad’s immediate and effective response to Indian aggression. “After the Pulwama attack, India blamed Pakistan without any evidence. India did not adhere to international laws and violated Pakistan’s airspace,” Alvi said, referring to the 14 February attack on an Indian security convoy in the Indian-Held Kashmir, which claimed the lives of at least 40 security personnel.

In a separate development earlier this week, Beijing moved to support Islamabad against the backdrop of simmering Indian-Pakistani tensions. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi underscored that “no matter how things change in the world and in the region, China will firmly support Pakistan in upholding its sovereign independence and territorial integrity and dignity”.

 

[khanasifm]

No update on new assets yet ??

 

[khanasifm]

https://www.armyrecognition.com/air...se_system_at_airshow_china_2016_10511162.html

Chinese pantsir

 

[Cornered Tiger]

Spyder and S300s are already present

Where is S-300 in India?

They have indegenious SAMs like Akash. QRSAM is being tested.

Akash is not upto mark yet. They are upgrading and that too has took a way long now.
QRSAM is far from being operational as of today.

Also India is getting S400 which has the max range of 400km

We will talk when they will get that.

 

[Pakistani Fighter]

Akash is not upto mark yet. They are upgrading and that too has took a way long now.
QRSAM is far from being operational as of today.

Oh. @Nityam says QRSAM is in production and Akash is ready

 

[Ultima Thule]

Oh. @Nityam says QRSAM is in production and Akash is ready

yes Akash is operational in Indian military but QRSAM is in development and testing phase

 

[CHI RULES]

Dear member though a layman yet had few discussions with stakeholders, one thing is for sure the Gen Sb is on public forum and shall reply diplomatically and in general terms. As he said Pak has long range SAMs meanwhile publically Pak has only LY80 longest range SAM with 40 KM range at most meanwhile Hq2b is reportedly retired. On othe rhand yes we hit many old era Jets and helis of enemy yet new generation Jets like Mirage 2000 and other helis with latest defense systems were able to counter PA deployed SAMs during Kargil war.

On other hand it is need of hour to deploy credible AD assets in sensitive cities of country, so far our focus is on point defense of sensitive sites only. At most we deploy AA guns or Manpads which are even ineffective against modern helis. After Apachi becomes fully operational along with support attack helis in large numbers produced by India domestically threat is real.
We should induct more LY60 upgraded batteries in areas near eastern borders along with FM90. Meanwhile HQ 9 for cities away from border especially few for Islamabad, Karachi and Gawadar port.
Pantsir-S1 or equivalent for MBTs defense is also must.

 

[Nityam]

Oh. @Nityam says QRSAM is in production and Akash is ready

https://economictimes.indiatimes.co...rface-to-air-missile/articleshow/66152585.cms

QR SAM is what the IAF call the MRSAM.

 

[Pakistani Fighter]

40 KM

I think its 70 km