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Chad has confirmed the receipt of two Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense systems from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), delivered as part of ongoing “military support.”

The FK-2000, a short-range surface-to-air missile system developed by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp, is designed to engage a variety of aerial targets, including aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Often compared to Russia’s Pantsir-S, this mobile system is mounted on a truck platform, combining 12 surface-to-air missiles and two automatic cannons for close-in air defense. It boasts a range of 1.2 to 25 kilometers and an altitude coverage of up to 12 kilometers, with radar enabling target detection in various weather conditions.

The delivery also included 64 missiles and 6,000 rounds of 30mm ammunition, significantly enhancing Chad’s defensive capabilities. Chad’s defense ministry emphasized that it will not transfer the equipment without Beijing’s authorization, meaning it intends to keep the system until China intervenes.
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https://www.military.africa/2025/04...ade-fk-2000-air-defense-systems-from-the-uae/
 
Sophisticated Chinese weaponry, re-exported by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been captured in Khartoum, as well as used in Darfur in a blatant breach of the existing UN arms embargo, Amnesty International said following a new investigation.

By analysing pictures and videos showing the aftermath of attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Amnesty International identified Chinese GB50A guided bombs and 155mm AH-4 howitzers. This is the first time GB50A bombs have been documented in active use in any conflict worldwide. The weapons are manufactured by the Norinco Group, also known as China North Industries Group Corporation Limited, a Chinese state-owned defence corporation. The weapons were almost certainly re-exported to Sudan by the UAE.

“This is clear evidence that sophisticated Chinese-made guided bombs and howitzers have been used in Sudan,” said Brian Castner, Head of Crisis Research at Amnesty International.

“The presence of recently manufactured Chinese bombs in North Darfur is a clear violation of the arms embargo by the UAE. Our documentation of AH-4 howitzers in Khartoum further strengthens a growing body of evidence showing extensive UAE support to the RSF, in violation of international law
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https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/n...-in-breach-of-arms-embargo-new-investigation/
 
A military parade was held in Libya to mark the 11th anniversary of the launch of Operation Dignity. A lot of modern Libyan military equipment, made in Russia, was seen at the parade in Benghazi. It is worth noting that many were surprised that the Libyan army has already equipped its tanks with Mangal-type protection, which is quite high-quality at the factory level. The parade also included the Pantsir-S1E anti-aircraft missile system on the chassis of a German MAN SX45 truck and on the "classic" Russian KAMAZ truck chassis. Modernized BMP-2M with the Berezhok fighting compartment. Tor-M2E anti-aircraft missile system. 300-mm Smerch MLRS. BTR-82A armored personnel carriers. VPK-Ural, Tiger, Tiger-Buggy armored vehicles. Also seen were the Konung tricycle bikes made in the Republic of Belarus. The parade also featured the Grad MLRS, BMP-1, Shilka air defense system and other equipment. Military equipment from other countries also participated in the parade.

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