The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has transferred a pair of Chinese-made FK-2000 short-range air defense systems to Chad.
The delivery is part of the UAE’s ongoing military support for the African country.
It includes 64 missiles and 6,000 rounds of 30 mm ammunition, according to Military Africa.
FK-2000
Developed by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation, the FK-2000 has a range of 25 kilometers (15.53 miles) and can reach an altitude of 12 kilometers (7.45 miles).
It can engage a range of aerial targets such as cruise missiles, precision guided bombs, air-to-ground missiles, helicopters, aircraft, and unmanned aerial systems.
The truck-mounted system features two missile launchers with six surface-to-air missiles each and two automatic cannons for close-in air defense.
UAE’s Weapons Supply to Sudan
The UAE has supplied various military equipment to Chad following the signing of a military cooperation agreement with the country in 2023.
The deliveries are aimed at bolstering N’Djamena’s defense capabilities against terrorism.
However, Abu Dhabi has been accused of supplying arms to Sudan’s rebel faction, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), through neighboring countries, including Chad.