Business Insider published on 25 April 2025 an article titled "Chad Receives Chinese-made Air Defense Systems as UAE Expands African Role" by Soloman Ekanem.
The United Arab Emirates recently transferred Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense systems to Chad as part of a strategy to enhance Chad's defense capabilities in the face of growing security challenges. The UAE is a strong supporter of Chad. Given the history of using Chad as a transit point for arms shipments to the Rapid Support Forces in neighboring Sudan, there are concerns this may be the ultimate destination of these weapons.
