Failure of Chinese Supplied HQ-9 System During Operation Sindoor: What You Must Know

During Operation Sindoor in May 2025, the Chinese-supplied HQ-9P (Custom variant for Pakistan) air defence system deployed by Pakistan failed significantly to intercept Indian aircraft and missile strikes, including those launched by BrahMos, long-range precision-guided missiles, long range precision guided munitions (LR-PGMs) and SCALP cruise missiles. Indian forces were able to breach
During Operation Sindoor in May 2025, the Chinese-supplied HQ-9P (Custom variant for Pakistan) air defence system deployed by Pakistan failed significantly to intercept Indian aircraft and missile strikes, including those launched by BrahMos, long-range precision-guided missiles, long range precision guided munitions (LR-PGMs) and SCALP cruise missiles. Indian forces were able to breach
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