China Poly Group Exhibits - Air Defense Missile System for Major Clients in the Middle East.

On February 8, at the opening ceremony of the Riyadh World Defense Exhibition, China's Poly Group showcased the LY-70 mobile air defense missile system.

LY-70 is a land-based air defense weapon system designed to counter various aerial threats in complex electromagnetic environments and high-intensity combat scenarios. The LY-70 air defense missile system integrates mobility, sensors, and interceptors into a unified architecture, targeting the market demand of military forces worldwide that seek to provide multi-layered air defense for mobile units and fixed installations.

LY-70 is designed to intercept various aerial targets, including high-performance fighter aircraft, cruise missiles, anti-radiation missiles, air-to-ground munitions, unmanned aerial vehicles, and armed helicopters. According to Poly Group, the system is specifically designed to protect critical assets and provide air defense capabilities for mobile forces. The LY-70 system places particular emphasis on its ability to operate in saturated environments, where the simultaneous appearance of numerous targets and electronic interference can pose challenges to the command chain and fire control loops.

Mobility is the core concept of the LY-70 system. The launcher is mounted on a multi-axle truck chassis, enabling rapid deployment along road networks and supporting mobile operations. Poly Group emphasizes its highly integrated design, aimed at shortening the reaction time between detection, identification, and engagement. Survivability is also a key part of the system's design, with the vehicle configuration intended to minimize exposure risk while maintaining the capability for post-launch redeployment.

Radar detection, infrared search and tracking equipment constitute the sensors of the LY-70 air defense system. It is claimed that the radar can detect over 100 targets and simultaneously track eight targets. The infrared sensor is said to be capable of detecting dozens of targets while maintaining tracking capability for selected targets. With its sensor capabilities, a single combat vehicle can guide multiple air defense missiles simultaneously, capable of launching up to 16 missiles at once, engaging eight targets in parallel.

The performance data disclosed by Poly Group includes: a detection range of 70 kilometers for fixed-wing aircraft, a maximum interception slant range of 40 kilometers, and an altitude coverage extending from extremely low altitude up to medium-high altitude. The LY-70 air defense system is equipped with two types of missiles, each with varying interception probabilities depending on the nature of the target. This reflects the manufacturer's effort to adjust the operational effectiveness portfolio based on combat priorities.

In addition to announcing these performance data, Poly Group also emphasized the LY-70 air defense system's anti-jamming capability, ease of operation, and ability to maintain combat effectiveness in complex battlefield environments. These characteristics are increasingly important for combat personnel, as they must integrate new air defense systems into more complex air defense networks while also dealing with aerial threats such as drones, precision-guided weapons, and long-range attack weapons, which shorten decision-making time.

The World Defense Exhibition is held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, bringing together official delegations, procurement departments, and industry representatives from across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia. For Poly Group, launching the LY-70 air defense system at this defense exhibition provides access to customers seeking to enhance their medium-range air defense capabilities. These customers typically view it as part of a broader weapons modernization program, similar to initiatives aimed at integrating existing systems with new sensors, command networks, and interceptor missile series.

The Middle Eastern context makes air defense systems capable of countering combined attacks from fixed-wing aircraft, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles particularly important. Many countries' militaries are exploring how to enhance the protection of infrastructure, energy facilities, and troop assembly areas while maintaining the ability to maneuver across large regions. Vehicle-mounted air defense systems like the LY-70 meet operational requirements for dispersed deployment, rapid relocation and redeployment, as well as integration with higher-level detection systems.

At the opening of the World Defense Exhibition, Poly Group unveiled the LY-70 air defense system, demonstrating its intention to compete in areas where mobility, multi-target handling, and electronic countermeasure resistance are crucial. The exhibition described a weapon system capable of providing air defense for both fixed targets and mobile forces. It integrates vehicle-mounted launchers, radar, and infrared tracking equipment, and is equipped with two types of missiles to counter aircraft and missile threats at medium range. Currently, the LY-70 air defense system is being showcased in Riyadh to decision-makers participating in one of the region's largest defense events.