China Shields Assault Units in Combat

This Defense Web TV short takes you inside China’s latest combined-arms air defense deployment, where ZBD-04A infantry fighting vehicles are now operating under the protection of HQ-17 short-range air defense systems to shield mechanized assault units. The footage highlights how the People’s Liberation Army is integrating tracked armored firepower with mobile surface-to-air missile coverage to strengthen survivability against drones, helicopters, and precision-guided munitions.

The video captures the operational pairing of the ZBD-04A, armed with a 100mm gun-launcher and 30mm autocannon, alongside the HQ-17 system, designed to detect, track, and intercept low-altitude aerial threats on the move. This layered approach enhances battlefield mobility while maintaining continuous air defense coverage, a critical factor in high-intensity maneuver warfare scenarios.

🎥 Watch this short for a fast, focused look at how China is reinforcing its mechanized assault formations with integrated short-range air defense protection.

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