


Pakistan, the largest importer of Chinese military equipment, expressed dissatisfaction with Chinese-produced F-22P frigates, including technical issues, engine degradation, and poor overall performance.

Bangladesh reported problems with firing the ammunition loaded into its Chinese-built K-8W aircraft just shortly after their delivery. The military junta ruling Myanmar found that the Chinese-made radar on its JF-17 aircraft has poor accuracy, and the aircraft itself lacks beyond-visual-range missile and airborne interception radar. By 2020, of the nine remaining, seven had to be sent back to China for deep maintenance and repair. A handful were lost in crashes or accidents. Nigeria's military reported several technical problems with the Chinese-made F-7 aircraft delivered starting in 2009. China's defense industry has exported malfunctioning and defective military equipment in recent years-leaving countries short of what's needed for their security while also draining military budgets.
