Pakistan is reportedly exploring the German IRIS-T SLM air defense system, used in Ukraine, after India’s BrahMos missile outpaced its Chinese-made HQ-16 and HQ-9 systems.
🔴 Key Highlights:
- Pakistan’s air defenses were crippled during Operation Sindoor, where India’s BrahMos missiles struck multiple Pakistani airbases.
- The IRIS-T SLM system, developed by Diehl Defence, has proven effective in Ukraine, successfully intercepting over 60 Russian missiles and drones.
- Pakistan is also considering Italy’s CAMM-ER system, but experts suggest IRIS-T is better suited to counter BrahMos due to its infrared-guided precision and agility.
- Despite economic struggles, Pakistan has increased its defense budget by 18%, raising concerns about funding allocation amid international loans.
- Germany’s potential sale of IRIS-T to Pakistan could create diplomatic friction with India, as Berlin is also collaborating with New Delhi on Project 75I submarine development.
📢 Strategic Concerns:
- India has raised objections to Pakistan’s defense spending, questioning whether international loans are being used for military expansion instead of development.
- Pakistan’s reliance on European missile defense technology signals a shift away from Chinese systems, following their failure against BrahMos.
👉 What do you think? Will Pakistan’s new air defense system be enough to counter BrahMos? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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