HQ-17AE system is a short range air defense armament of new generation. It is applied to intercept different kinds of lowaltitude targets such as fixed-wing aircrafts, armed helicopters, unmanned aircrafts, cruise missiles, tactical air-to-surface missiles and guided bombs. Marked by high single-vehicle integrity, good maneuverability and fire-on-move performance, HQ- 17AE system is mainly used for accompanying air defense, to safeguard air safety for combat troops during their concentration, marching, deployment and mobile operation in the offensive and defensive campaign. It is also used for key asset air defense, to provide air defense protection for main targets in the combat area.