Chinese firms joined their global competitors at Eurosatory, the recently concluded arms fair, where the latest air defences were the centre of attention in a market made more important by the drone warfare seen in Ukraine and the Middle East.Experts said China could anticipate sales from the Global South thanks to its cost efficiency, but geopolitical constraints would continue to bar it from US-allied countries that were looking for combat-proven and interoperable systems.China’s largest ground-based arms maker, North Industries Group Corporation (Norinco) showcased its surface-to-air missile systems, including Sky Dragon 100 and Yitian II, as well as other anti-drone solutions such as its anti-air guns and laser weapons systems.
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SUN · 2026-06-28 · 14:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0628-88135
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How is China shaping up in the global competition to sell air defence weapons?
At the recent Eurosatory arms fair, Chinese companies showcased their latest air defense systems, a market heightened by recent drone warfare. Experts suggest China's cost-efficiency could drive sales in the Global South.
Seong Hyeon ChoiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-28 · 14:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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At the recent Eurosatory arms fair, Chinese companies showcased their latest air defense systems, a market heightened by recent drone warfare. Experts suggest China's cost-efficiency could drive sales in the Global South. However, geopolitical factors are expected to prevent sales to US-allied nations seeking combat-proven and interoperable systems. China's largest ground-based arms maker, Norinco, displayed surface-to-air missile systems like Sky Dragon 100 and Yitian II, alongside anti-drone solutions including anti-air guns and laser weapons. The increased importance of air defense is attributed to drone warfare observed in Ukraine and the Middle East.
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Norinco displayed surface-to-air missile systems, anti-drone solutions, anti-air guns, and laser weapons systems.
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Chinese firms showcased their latest air defence systems at the Eurosatory arms fair.
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China is actively participating in the global competition to sell air defence weapons.
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Geopolitical constraints will prevent China from selling to US-allied countries.
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China could anticipate sales from the Global South due to cost efficiency.
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