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Iran has just received China's HQ-9B long-range air defense system — and it could be a game-changer. In this South Defence deep dive, we break down what the HQ-9B means for the region, why it arrived just weeks after the Iran-Israel ceasefire, and how it fits into Iran's Frankenstein-style air defense network.

We'll analyze:

How Iran bypassed sanctions with an oil-for-missiles deal

The technical capabilities of the HQ-9B vs stealth fighters like the F-35

What was destroyed in the Israel-Iran conflict and why HQ-9B fills a critical gap

Iran’s layered missile defense strategy

China’s growing military footprint in the Middle East

The role of dual-use chemical transfers in rebuilding Iran’s missile program

What this means for Israel, the U.S., and regional security


📍 HQ-9B Specs

Range: 260 km

Speed: Mach 4.2+

ARH terminal seeker

S-band radar with multi-target tracking


📌 Key Topics:
Iran HQ-9B system, China-Iran missile deal, F-35I vs HQ-9B, Iran air defense strategy, Middle East arms race, China’s weapons exports, Frankenstein defense network, Israeli airstrikes, oil-for-weapons barter, HQ-9B vs Patriot.

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