Hey dear fans, hello! Today I am going to bring you a military drama in the field of defense, so that your curiosity will be ignited again! In recent years, China and Russia have frequently appeared in military cooperation and have maintained close relations, but the recent news that Russia has stabbed China twice in an anti-aircraft missile has made this brotherhood confusing.
As everyone knows, the Chinese and Russian militaries have carried out joint operations of strategic bombers on many occasions, demonstrating strong military mutual trust. Russian strategic bombers also landed at Chinese airfields to complete fuel replenishment, which is not only cooperation, but also a symbol of military mutual trust. In the midst of a large number of military exercises, the level of defense cooperation and mutual trust between the two countries is also gradually heating up.
However, the latest revelation of Russia's double deal in the field of anti-aircraft missiles is ironic. Russia announced that it will continue to deliver two regiments of S400 long-range anti-aircraft missiles to India, and at the same time continue to support the export of South Korea's KM-SAM air defense systems to Middle Eastern countries. Such actions make one wonder, is the military cooperation between China and Russia really as frank as we imagined?
Russia has long maintained defense cooperation with India, including the export of a large number of fighter jets. But in recent years, India's behavior on the Sino-Indian border has been troubling. Although Russia continues to deliver S400 long-range anti-aircraft missiles to India, it remains an open mystery whether India will use them against China. In response, the PLA has also adopted flexible countermeasures in the face of S400 missiles, such as the use of drones for reconnaissance.
In addition to India, South Korea is also making a big splash in the field of defense. At the recent Saudi International Defense Exhibition, South Korea signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia and announced that it had signed an order with Saudi Arabia for up to $3.2 billion for the KM-SAM Block II air defense system. Surprisingly, this time the air defense system exported by South Korea is pure Russian technology, and not the result of cooperation with the United States.
Already at the beginning of this century, the Russian company Diamond Antey won the bidding and provided technical support to South Korea to jointly develop the KM-SAM air defense system. This international arms sale once again shows the leading position of Russian technology in the field of defense. South Korea's successful export of this air defense with Russian blood to Middle Eastern countries** also deprived China of a chance for the Hongqi-16E medium-range anti-aircraft missile.
Despite the fact that the Hongqi 16E is similar in performance to the South Korean KM-SAM Block II, the fact that South Korea has successfully exported it is a wordless blow. It also reminds us that technological leadership is crucial in the arms race. In this uncertain international defense arena, China needs to be more vigilant and constantly improve its technological level to protect its homeland security.
This defense drama is far from over, and the cooperation between China and Russia in the field of defense will continue to develop. Let's wait and see who will emerge as the ultimate winner in this international arms arena. In any case, keep an eye on social news, stay curious, and we will witness the development of history together! Stay tuned for more exciting content!