Chinese Missiles Defeated in India's Operation Sindoor Against Pakistan: Key Insights
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Washington, March 15 (NationPress) A recent report reveals that during India's Operation Sindoor, the Chinese missiles deployed by the Pakistani military faced a decisive defeat for four consecutive days.
Operation Sindoor was a carefully planned, non-escalatory, tri-service military initiative executed on May 7-8 of the previous year, as a response to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 individuals.
This military action successfully dismantled critical terrorist infrastructure and neutralized those responsible in both Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
China has found itself the target of global ridicule, as its HQ-9B missiles, once celebrated as top-tier air defense systems, have failed dramatically in Pakistan, Venezuela, and Iran within a single year. Although China's HQ-9B missiles and JY-27A radars showcased impressive capabilities during military parades, they have proven ineffective in real combat scenarios, described as "blind, deaf, and mute," according to a report from the American newspaper, 'The Hill'.
The report states, "Since May of last year, serious concerns have been raised about the HQ-9B's inadequacy. In India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, the Chinese missiles were soundly defeated for four consecutive days, failing to defend, destroy, or track any targets."
In stark contrast to the Chinese systems, India employed an effective multi-layered air defense network during Operation Sindoor, prominently using the S-400 Triumf (dubbed 'Sudarshan') for long-range threats and the indigenous Akash missile system for medium-range challenges.
This comprehensive system successfully intercepted Pakistani aircraft, drones, and missiles.
'The Hill' notes that the HQ-9B, also referred to as Red Flag 9, is considered a "cheap imitation" of the US Patriot missiles and the Russian S-300. Theoretically, the report suggests that the HQ-9B is equipped with integrated radar systems to simultaneously track and engage multiple targets; however, in practice, they have demonstrated the opposite efficacy.
China's JY-27 radar system is said to be capable of identifying and scanning targets from 280 to 390 kilometers away, specializing in the early detection of fast, supersonic fighter jets like the F-22 and F-35.
However, during real combat situations, such as when Maduro was apprehended in Venezuela, the Chinese radars were a source of national embarrassment, failing to detect any of the 150 aircraft that infiltrated Venezuelan airspace.
Furthermore, during the US-launched Operation Epic Fury in Iran, which resulted in the deaths of Iranian Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and approximately 49 senior military officers, the Iranian defense systems—including the Chinese HQ-9B missile system—failed to perform.
The report concludes, "Chinese military power has failed miserably. The US has showcased its technological prowess and exceptional military expertise. While China's propaganda may be effective, its military technology has not lived up to expectations. Several countries, including Egypt, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, and Iran, that invested heavily in Chinese air defense systems are now regretting their decisions."
Events in Pakistan, Venezuela, and Iran provide a glimmer of hope for Taiwan. China has lost credibility in the arms race, and although Beijing remains a nuclear power, its combat technology and radar systems have proven to be unreliable and inferior compared to those of the US.