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China's Military Parade: A Showcase of Advancing Military Capabilities
China's grand military parade in Beijing last week offered a glimpse into the country's growing military might, showcasing an impressive array of advanced weaponry and technology.
One of the highlights of the parade was the PLA's drone capabilities, which appear to be more advanced than those in the West. A variety of drones were on display, designed for combat on ground, air, and sea. The PLA Air Force has not yet shown a stealth bomber in the B-2's category, although one is said to be in development.
The PLA's drone defense systems, such as lasers, may offer an advantage. Two versions of laser weapons were demonstrated, one for naval air defense and another for ground protection. Laser weapons, also known as directed energy weapons, rely on electromagnetic energy to disable targets. However, it's important to note that none of the weapons on display in the parade have been tested in combat.
China's defense spending has been rapidly closing the gap with the US. According to an analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, China's defense spending has increased 13-fold in the past 30 years. In the past 12 years alone, China has cut its defense spending in half compared to the US.
China spends five times as much on defense as Japan and nearly seven times as much as South Korea. By 2030, China is expected to have 48% more battle force ships than the US. The huge volume of military hardware exhibited suggests that China has the industrial might to back up its military capabilities.
The parade also highlighted missiles with hypersonic glide vehicles (HGVs). The DF-61, the PLA Rocket Force's first new intercontinental ballistic missile since the DF-41, was also on display.
Retired Australian Army Maj. Gen. Mick Ryan believes the US remains the strongest military in the world, but with China closing the gap. It's worth noting that China is self-sufficient in military technology, not relying on foreign weapon suppliers.
The absence of the B-2-category stealth bomber and the fact that the next generation US bomber, the B-21, is already in the prototype stage, underscores the ongoing competition between the two superpowers.
Despite the impressive display, there are no publicly available detailed locations or current deployments of mobile truck- and ship-mounted laser air defense weapons within the People's Liberation Army forces. This suggests that while China's military capabilities are advancing, there is still much to be learned about their operational readiness and deployment strategies.
In conclusion, China's military parade offered a glimpse into the country's advancing military capabilities. While the US remains the strongest military in the world, China's rapid advancement and self-sufficiency in military technology are causes for concern. The absence of key technologies, such as the B-2-category stealth bomber, and the lack of information about operational readiness and deployment strategies, highlight the ongoing competition between the two superpowers.
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