Saturday, May 08, 2021
PLA is “developing power projection capabilities and concepts of operation in order to conduct offensive operations within the second island chain, in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and in some cases, globally.”
This by @roderick_s_lee is (as usual) very informative on #PLAN developing their far seas capabilities: "The PLA Navy’s #ZHANLAN Training Series: Supporting Offensive Strike on the High Seas". https://t.co/pxboPjpNbe pic.twitter.com/51ktLtEYBO
— Alex Luck (@AlexLuck9) May 8, 2021
Follow the link and read the article but this part stood out to me...
The Department of Defense (DOD) already acknowledges in its China Military Power Report that the PLA is “developing power projection capabilities and concepts of operation in order to conduct offensive operations within the second island chain, in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and in some cases, globally.” [25] ZHANLAN-2020A demonstrates that the PLA is probably closer to operationalizing those capabilities and concepts than some DOD officials are comfortable with acknowledging. The evidence from ZHANLAN and other training evolutions suggests that the PLA Navy is making significant progress in joint operations, damage control, logistics, and intelligence—to the extent that they may soon be able to operate on the doorstep of U.S. Navy port facilities in wartime.
If China becomes a global competitor and is able to operate effectively in 2nd and 3rd island chain (not to mention moves in Africa, S. America and the Caribbean) then all bets are off.
The terrible thing is that we can't spend our way out of this mess. Unless we radically change our NAVY and our INDUSTRY then we're behind the power curve and can't catch up.
Tinkering at the edges with the Marine Corps force structure will not save the Navy from the problem they're facing.
Ain Al-Asad Air Base attacked?
Initial report: This morning at 0220 Ain Al-Asad Air Base (AAAB) was attacked by an unmanned aerial surveillance system. No injuries reported. A hangar was damaged. The attack is under investigation, for more information see @SecMedCell or @IraqiSpoxMOD
— OIR Spokesman Col. Wayne Marotto (@OIRSpox) May 8, 2021
Each attack against the GoI, KRG and Coalition undermines the authority of Iraqi institutions, the rule of law and Iraqi national sovereignty.
— OIR Spokesman Col. Wayne Marotto (@OIRSpox) May 8, 2021
Undermines the authority of Iraqi institutions? I think that's the point!
Predictable. China is seeking a base in West Africa to refuel/rearm ships to push into the Atlantic...
'The officer responsible for all US military operations and activities in Africa is concerned about the possibility of a Chinese military base on Africa’s west coast. Apparently, his hubris has blinded him to his hypocrisy'
— RT (@RT_com) May 8, 2021
- @RealScottRitterhttps://t.co/UzZeA2DGxE
Forget the commentary and read the article.
The tidbits of facts...especially the comment by the Africa Command CG is interesting.
We're still thinking about trying to bottle them up in the Pacific...behind the first island chain while they're about to take us worldwide.
The crazy thing?
It's all predictable if YOU DON'T UNDERESTIMATE Chinese capabilities and ambitions.
My argument? Containment is no longer possible. The competition phase is a joke. We're into the pre-combat phase. It might be them defending an ally, seeking to overthrow a govt (doubtful...not the Chinese way) or using a proxy to push their agenda. Regardless we're in the 21st century version of the interwar period.
CV90120 Tank with two-man Low Profile Turret
New CV90120 Tank with two-man Low Profile Turret, an interesting concept proposed by BAE Systems Hägglunds. This brand new variant was firstly publicly shown at Czech NATO Days 2018. pic.twitter.com/QVRmZxaraQ
— Ronkainen (@ronkainen7k15) May 6, 2021
25th ID is on the suppressor bandwagon...
We will always be ready to answer when our nation calls.#TropicLightning #StrikeHard #Readiness #Modernization #LightFighters #PTA #Lethality @25thIDCG pic.twitter.com/Tkn0tMQ1hd
— 25th Infantry Division (@25thID) May 8, 2021
PLAAF Y-20 cargo aircraft dropping some paras.
#PLAAF Y-20 cargo aircraft dropping some paras.
— Alex Luck (@AlexLuck9) May 8, 2021
Via "xyqq" at SDF. pic.twitter.com/MxwOdLzDoo
BAE Systems Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF)
BAE Systems Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) pic.twitter.com/JojbdY3TjQ
— The Dead District (@TheDeadDistrict) May 7, 2021
US Army 82nd Airborne and UK 16th Air Assault jump into Estonia from Ft. Bragg...
#HappeningNow: 🇺🇸 @82ndABNDiv & 🇬🇧 @16AirAssltBde #Paratroopers conduct Joint Forcible Entry operations from #FortBragg, North Carolina, into 🇪🇪 #Estonia for #SwiftResponse 2021! 🪂 #DefenderEurope @PantherBrigade @USEmbTallinn @FORSCOM @USArmy @18airbornecorps pic.twitter.com/mmmftv8sfa
— U.S. Army Europe and Africa (@USArmyEURAF) May 7, 2021
2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment conducts M777 night fire...
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| U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, fire the M777 Howitzer during Table 12 of the Field Artillery Certification and Qualification at Yakima Training Center May 4, 2021. Field artillery tables are procedures designated from Table 1 through Table 18 and provide crew, section, and team qualification through collective training up to the battalion and Brigade Combat Team levels to support the commander's assessment of training readiness. |
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