How Pakistan Being Top Buyer of Chinese Weapons Plays Out in Clashes With India
"A brief overview of quantities and types of military equipment Pakistan had bought from China before the war broke out and how much it all cost...The reliance on Chinese air defense is impressive as well: Pakistan fields short-range FM-90 (HQ-7) air defense systems, medium-range LY-80 (HQ-16) and long-range HQ-9 surface-to-air missile systems.
In the past 5 years, between 2020 and 2024, defense orders from Pakistan amounted to a whole 63% of Chinese arms exports, making Islamabad notably stand out among other customers. ..."
