Located in the occupied territories of Ladakh and Zhuangcheng, China's radars are designed to detect and monitor the aerial activities of India. Chinese radars are therefore a crucial component of China's national defense capabilities.
The Chinese military has created a number of long-range surveillance radars for air travel, including the P-band radar. This radar has a wide-ranging frequency range from 250 to 500 MHz, and its detection range can reach a maximum of 5,500 kilometers. This radar is part China’s latest generation network information system. It is designed to intercept incoming missiles as quickly and efficiently as possible. The radar can also be used to support the missile early detection satellite.
The P band radar is used to detect missiles or aircraft. It can detect targets up to 5500km away. The radar has exceptional wind resistance and anticlutter properties. It can operate at speeds up to 35 m/s. In addition to its military applications, this radar has also been exported to other countries. This radar was installed in China's navy formations. At least one system is reported to have been used to attack US Navy aircraft carriers.
The YLC-8B mobile, high-altitude 3D surveillance radar is designed for use in the field. This radar utilizes the most recent digital technology to detect and track missiles and aircraft over long distances. This system was designed to be deployed by the PLA and was unveiled for the first time at the China Air Show, November 2014. The radar incorporates both mechanical scanning and two-dimensional active phases-array technology. It can detect and track multiple missiles simultaneously.
The L-band radar has a massive range of detection capabilities, allowing it to detect targets over 600 km. It is similar in design to the Thales TRS-2230, and ITT Gilfillan320. CRIA includes the radar in China's 2004 listing of indigenous products. This radar is also used on the Luyang II-class of destroyers. It also features adaptive MTI (CFAR) techniques. The radar can also use civilian radio frequency modulated signals which can increase the radar's viability.
In addition to the radars above, China also operates other radars. These radars include ground wave radar (also known as over-the-horizon radar or OTH-B), Frescan systems, and backscatter systems. Different bands of radars are used, so they can complement one another. China also operates various types of airborne radar early warning and control aircraft. These aircraft are capable of expanding China's radar coverage into other countries. Some Chinese SAM-systems of the next generation can engage stealth technology, such radars or electronic countermeasures.
China has the P-band long range early warning phased radar. This radar is designed to intercept incoming strategic missiles, and is part of China's new generation of military network information systems. This radar has a wide-ranging detection range, and can intercept strategic missiles as soon as possible. China has installed a surface-search radar in the Sirjap vicinity, with the radar located ahead of the PLA Naval Station. China has also built infrastructure facility and watchtowers in Demchok.