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From the sinking of the 10,000-ton cruiser "Moskva" to the successive attacks and sinking of thousand-ton amphibious landing ships, armed tugs, etc., the Russian army suffered heavy losses on the battlefield in Ukraine and could not quickly compensate for these losses, because they did not have enough new ships to replace.
This reality has forced Russia to consider some non-traditional initiatives to address its military needs. Therefore, recently the Russian media "Reporter" magazine put forward a proposal, that is, to purchase warships from China in order to accelerate the modernization of the Russian Navy. Based on actual needs, this proposal can consider purchasing Type 056 frigates from China, Type 054 frigates equipped with vertical launch systems, and even showing strong interest in Type 052D destroyers.
However, after only a few days, Russia began to complain again. THE RUSSIAN MEDIA "DEFENCENET" PUBLISHED AN ARTICLE SAYING THAT THE RUSSIA-UKRAINIAN CONFLICT IS NOT JUST A CONFRONTATION BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES, BUT THAT UKRAINE HAS THE SUPPORT OF THE ENTIRE WESTERN WORLD BEHIND IT. The West not only provides Ukraine with a large number of advanced weapons and equipment, but also shares efficient intelligence information in real time, and the combination of the two has caused various blows to important Russian targets. This includes border cities in Russia, civilian offshore drilling platforms, command structures, ammunition depots, etc. However, if the Russian army can have enough AWACS aircraft and advanced reconnaissance equipment, then it will be difficult for Ukraine to launch an effective attack on Russia.
At present, the Russian army is equipped with A-50 airborne early warning aircraft, but due to the limited number and aging of the airframe, its actual performance can no longer keep up with the international advanced level. There are currently only nine A-50 AWACS aircraft, of which only four have been upgraded to the A-50U type. In terms of modernized AWACS aircraft, Russia is significantly lagging behind China. In addition, the deployment of large A-50s is not flexible enough. Therefore, if a more cost-effective and flexible front-line AWACS aircraft can be introduced, the Russian military is expected to change the current situation, and their eyes are just turning to China's Air Police -600 small AWACS aircraft.
In addition to the A-50, Russia has the A-100 AWACS aircraft, a new generation of AWACS aircraft developed based on the Il-476 platform, equipped with advanced radar and avionics systems. Its performance goal is to catch up with and surpass the US-made E-3 early warning aircraft, mainly undertaking joint combat tasks such as military reconnaissance, intelligence collection, and air early warning. It has an aerial detection range of up to 650 kilometers, a stay in the air for up to 6 hours, and is capable of tracking 300 targets simultaneously. However, due to various economic and technical problems, the A-100 has not yet been equipped in series.
In addition, Russia lacks small AWACS aircraft, only Soviet-era Yak-44 and An-71 carrier-based AWACS, but these two models were canceled due to the collapse of the Soviet Union. In the face of efficient reconnaissance and intelligence gathering by the West, the Russian army urgently needs small AWACS aircraft with a higher cost performance. For example, the US-made E-2 "Hawkeye" AWACS aircraft is an excellent tactical early warning aircraft, its relatively small size, very suitable for deployment in simple front-line airfields.
Globally, however, only China's Air Police -600 AWACS aircraft is close in performance to the E-2 and also meets Russia's needs. The Air Police -600 was first modified based on the Y-7 tactical transport aircraft, equipped with an advanced active phased array radar, which can detect various targets within a range of 480 kilometers, and even detect stealth fighters, and its performance is comparable to the US-made E-2D early warning aircraft, or even stronger. It can fly at a speed of 400 kilometers per hour and stay in the air for up to 4-6 hours, providing all kinds of intelligence support needed by front-line troops. With superior performance and moderate price, if Russia can purchase the Air Police -600, it will help improve the situation on the Russian-Ukrainian battlefield.
Although the Air Police -600 is a carrier-based early warning aircraft, it can also be flexibly deployed on land according to the development of the US-made E-2. Therefore, Russia is expected to introduce this advanced front-line AWACS aircraft and deploy it at front-line airfields. If Russia can buy 4 Air Police -600s, then they can conduct regular patrols in the Black Sea region and on the Russian-Ukrainian border, effectively monitor Ukrainian drones and various helicopters,
Threats such as fighter jets or small missiles. This coherent, round-the-clock early warning and intelligence support can prepare the Russian military to respond to Ukraine, quickly direct military operations, and reduce unnecessary casualties and morale drops.
With the Air Police -600 AWACS aircraft, Russia can better control the situation and prevent situations similar to the precision strikes of Russian naval vessels, drilling platforms and senior commanders. In addition, the Russian media raised an interesting point that in the past only Russia sold weapons to China, but this may reverse in the future, as Chinese equipment such as warships and AWACS aircraft becomes more attractive. Given the long-standing relationship between the two sides, it is necessary for Russia to consider purchasing equipment from China to meet its military needs.
To sum up, Russia faces serious challenges on the battlefield in Ukraine, but it is also actively looking for solutions. The introduction of China's Air Police-600 early warning aircraft can fill the gap in the early warning capability of the Russian military and enhance its surveillance and response capabilities to Ukraine. This not only increases the operational efficiency of the Russian army, but also helps to reduce unnecessary losses. In addition, the possibility of cooperation between the two sides indicates the dynamics of the international military equipment market. In any case, Russia will constantly strive to cope with the complex geopolitical situation and ensure the security and stability of the country.
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