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Pakistan, Venezuela & now Iran: How China has become laughingstock of the global stage - The Times of India
- Latest developments question the reliability of Chinese air-defence systems after high-profile operations in Pakistan, Venezuela and Iran.
- The HQ-9B air defence system, marketed as a powerful shield, is under scrutiny after real-world tests.
- Observers cited strikes in Pakistan and Venezuela that exposed radar and interception gaps in Chinese equipment.
- Radars such as the JY-27A were tested by high-profile operations and reportedly failed to detect incoming threats.
- Experts point to potential electronic warfare and stealth components as factors in diminishing defence effectiveness.
- Analysts warn that cheaper Chinese equipment may trade cost for reliability in high-end warfare.
- The debates extend to Taiwan, with some suggesting China’s external image influences regional deterrence.
- The piece notes that despite setbacks, China remains a major economic power with growing military capabilities.
- U.S. air campaigns continue to rely on saturation tactics that test air-defence networks under heavy pressure.
- Buyers across multiple regions are reassessing reliance on Chinese defence exports amid mixed performance signals.
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