Tajikistan unveils new HQ-17AE air defense system at military parade PHOTO / VIDEO

Tajikistan showcased its newly acquired HQ-17AE air defense system for the first time during a military parade held to mark the 32nd anniversary of the country’s armed forces.

The display featured four missile launchers and two transport-loading vehicles that form part of the advanced air defense system, Caliber.Az reports, citing the X page of SavunmaSanayiST.com.

Tacikistan, Çin’den HQ-17AE Hava Savunma Sistemi’ni teslim aldığını açıkladı.

Kısa süre önce de Özbekistan, Çin’den FM-90 ve KS-1C hava savunma sistemi tedariki gerçekleştirmişti.

Bölgede, Çin yapımı savunma sanayii ürünlerine yöneliş artıyor.

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The HQ-17AE, an upgraded version of the Russian-made Tor-M1 system, is designed to intercept airborne threats at low and medium altitudes. This system enhances Tajikistan's defense capabilities and highlights the growing military cooperation between Tajikistan and China, which supplied the equipment.

In addition to Tajikistan, the HQ-17AE has been exported to countries including Serbia and Saudi Arabia, signaling its broader appeal in strengthening regional security.

Tajikistan’s acquisition of the HQ-17AE follows a regional trend of enhancing air defense systems. Uzbekistan, for example, has also bolstered its military capabilities with Chinese-made FM-90 short-range and KS-1C medium-range surface-to-air missile systems.

By Khagan Isayev