Chinese military radar systems set up to attract foreign buyers at Hefei expo

China Electronics Technology Group Corp, one of the world's largest suppliers of defense electronics, is showcasing several export-ready radar systems with what it describes as world-class capabilities at the ongoing 11th World Radar Expo.

The event opened on Saturday in Hefei, capital of Anhui province. The State-owned defense conglomerate is using the platform to promote radar systems developed by its 38th Research Institute, based in Hefei.

"We have brought the JY-27V high-mobility meter-wave air surveillance radar, the JY-11 three-face low-altitude surveillance radar, and a new type of S-band road-mobile multi-functional radar to the expo, aiming to show them to potential customers," said Xu Haizhou, a senior radar expert at the institute.

All three systems were designed for export and outperform similar products on the international market, Xu said.

"The JY-27V has a lot of features that we are proud of, including outstanding detection accuracy and range, its smart processors, high mobility and quick response time," he said.

Each JY-27V unit includes a radar vehicle and a control cabin, which can also be mounted on a vehicle. The system's large antenna array can be unfolded and folded within minutes, allowing for rapid deployment and repositioning on the battlefield — an advantage that improves both survivability and operational flexibility, Xu said.

The radar can detect and track multiple targets simultaneously, and is expected to become the best meter-wave air surveillance radar on the global market once it receives government approval for export, he added. Several foreign militaries have already expressed interest in the system.

Xu said the JY-11 radar has already been sold to several countries in the Middle East and has performed in live combat situations.

"It is good at detecting, identifying and tracking drones, and can guide other weapons to intercept them. It features the longest detection range among all Chinese anti-drone radars," he said. "Our clients have successfully used it to defend against incoming drones and HIMARS rockets, and they have spoken highly of its performance."

Established in 1965, the 38th Research Institute is a leading radar research and development center of China Electronics Technology Group Corp, and is one of a few institutes in China capable of designing advanced military radar. Its products have been deployed by military forces in more than 20 countries, with the JYL-1 air surveillance radar being the most widely used, according to Xu.

In another development, China's J-10C fighter jet has recently become a hot topic among military and weapons enthusiasts around the globe in the wake of media reports about its first combat scores. It is reported that the J-10C brought down several fighter jets without any loss of its own.