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Pakistan Buys Six YLC-18A Radars From China For Its Air Force

Pakistan buys radars amid the devastating flood that hit the country this year. The country’s economic losses stand at USD 11 billion whereas the total damages are nearly USD 28 billion.

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YLC-18A Radar

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has purchased six YLC-18A radars from the China National Electronics Import and Export Corporation. Pakistan and China are set to start the coproduction of radar systems.

The YLC-18A radars are especially important for PAF as these medium-range radars have 3D capabilities that can find drones, cruise missiles and even low-flying aircraft. It can also be used as a low-altitude blinding radar for land air defence networks and a target search radar for air defence weapon systems.

Both countries, China and Pakistan are working on an upgradation plan. Under this plan, 10 YLC-6 radars will be replaced by the YLC-18 model.

China continues as Pakistan's closest defence ally, whereas Turkey is another China that consistently sells weaponry to Pakistan.

Recently, the United States also provided a USD 450 million F-16 support package to Pakistan that was not welcomed by India. Last week during his meeting, EAM S Jaishankar criticised the US for its USD 450 million F-16 deal with Pakistan.


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