Lowdown 9 Jan | Serbia Gets Chinese Missiles | D.C. Vipers to MD | Saudi Arabia Eyes New 5th-Generation Fighter episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 9, 2025 · 11 MIN

Lowdown 9 Jan | Serbia Gets Chinese Missiles | D.C. Vipers to MD | Saudi Arabia Eyes New 5th-Generation Fighter

from The Afterburn Podcast · host John "Rain" Waters

🔺 Grab our free newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geopolitics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺 In this week’s episode of The Lowdown, John 'Rain' Waters explores the integration of China’s HQ-22 surface-to-air missile system into Serbia’s air defense. Known as the 'Red Banner,' this advanced missile system is capable of targeting aircraft, drones, and cruise missiles with Mach 6 speed and a range of 62 nautical miles. Discover how the HQ-22 compares to the U.S. Patriot and Russia’s S-300 systems and the implications for NATO as Europe navigates these strategic changes. Plus, updates on global defense news, including Japan’s AMRAAM missile acquisition, the A-10 retirement in Maryland, and advancements in Turkish and Chinese fifth-generation fighters. Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) Prep with AFOQT Wingman https://afoqtwingman.com/Code: AFTERBURN for 10% off🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺Become a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week’s episode of The Lowdown, John 'Rain' Waters explores the integration of China’s HQ-22 surface-to-air missile system into Serbia’s air defense. Known as the 'Red Banner,' this advanced missile system is capable of targeting aircraft, drones, and cruise missiles with Mach 6 speed and a range of 62 nautical miles.

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