China's radars are located in Zhuangcheng (occupied territory) and Ladakh. Their purpose is to monitor the activities of India from above. As a result, Chinese radars are a key component of China's national air defense capability.
A variety of long-range radars have been developed by the Chinese military, including the Pband radar. This radar covers a broad frequency range of 250 to 500 MHz. It can detect distances up to 5,500 kilometers. This radar is part China's latest generation of network information system and is designed to intercept any incoming strategic missiles as quickly as possible. The radar is also designed for support of the missile-early warning satellite.
The P-band radar detects aircraft and missiles at 5500 kilometers. It has outstanding wind resistance and anticlutter capacities. It can operate at speeds up to 35 m/s. This radar can also be used in military operations. It has been exported to many 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. The radar uses the latest digital technology to help detect and track aircraft and missiles at long distances. The system is designed for the PLA's deployment and was first unveiled at the China Air Show in November 2014. The radar integrates mechanical scanning with two-dimensional active phased-array technology, and can detect and track multiple aircraft and missiles simultaneously.
The L-band radar, which is massive in size, can detect targets from more than 600 kilometers away. It is very similar to the Thales TRS-2230 radar and ITT Gilfillan 320 radar. CRIA included the radar in China’s 2004 indigenous products list. This radar is also used on the Luyang II-class of destroyers. The system also uses adaptive MTI as well as CFAR techniques. In addition, this radar uses civilian radio frequency-modulated signals, which can help improve the radar's viability.
China operates additional radars in addition to those mentioned above. These radars include groundwave radar (also known over-the-horizon radar, OTH-B), Frescan and backscatter. Each radar can work in its own band and complement each other. China also has different types of airborne control and early warning aircraft. These aircraft can extend China's radar coverage to other locations. In addition, some new generation Chinese SAM systems are capable of engaging stealth features, such as radars and other electronic counter-measures.
China also has an airborne early detection and control aircraft. It also operates the P band long-range early alert phased array radar. This radar is used to intercept strategic missiles. It is part of China’s new generation of military information systems. This radar has an extensive detection range that can quickly intercept strategic missiles. In recent years, China has also deployed surface search radar in the Sirjap area, and the radar is located ahead of the PLA naval station. In addition, China has constructed an infrastructure facility and watchtower in Demchok.