On June 5, 2025, China North Industries Group’s (Norinco) new Type 625E mobile air defense system was revealed in action, targeting a swarm of drones during a live-fire exercise conducted by a PLA air defense unit. This demonstration underlines a growing trend: the PLA’s focus on preparing its ground forces for future aerial threats, especially low-altitude UAVs. In a world where drones and precision weapons are reshaping battlefield dynamics, China’s integrated and highly mobile air defense capabilities are rapidly evolving. The latest footage signals the operational maturity of the Type 625E and its relevance to future regional conflicts. The Type 625E is a modern mobile air defense system combining an automatic 6-barrel 25 mm Gatling-type gun with missile launchers, all mounted on a highly maneuverable 8×8 wheeled chassis. Designed to engage low-altitude targets, including drones, helicopters, and precision munitions, the system can operate autonomously without a separate command vehicle. It integrates fire-control radar and electro-optical sensors to track and destroy aerial targets with rapid-response precision. The Type 625E can fire up to several thousand rounds per minute and is fitted with short-range surface-to-air missiles, creating a layered defensive envelope effective in complex airspace. The Type 625E has followed a fast-paced development cycle reflecting the PLA’s urgent need to counter new-generation aerial threats. Initially presented in prototype form just a few years ago, it has quickly advanced to unit-level training and live-fire qualification.

Full exclusive : Chinese Type 625E Mobile Air Defense System tested against Drone Swarms.