China, Pakistan reaffirm peace-focused defence ties
In response to media reports that the Pakistani military has inducted the Chinese-made Z-10ME attack helicopter to advance the modernization of its defense equipment, he said that China-Pakistan defense and security cooperation was not aimed at any third party and was committed to maintaining international and regional security and stability.
The Pakistan Army has inducted China's export-oriented Z-10ME attack helicopter. A Chinese expert said that this would mark the first export deal of the Z-10, and the helicopter's strong firepower and survivability could boost Pakistan's defense capabilities, especially in the field of anti-terrorism.
Zhang Xuefeng, a Chinese military affairs expert, told the Global Times that compared with the baseline version of the Z-10, the Z-10ME was customized with additional armor plates, warning sensors and jamming systems, which can boost the aircraft's survivability.
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