Friday, May 16, 2014

A Look At The Five Chinese Conventional Weapon Systems That America Should Fear


Five Chinese Weapons of War America Should Fear -- Kyle Mizokami, National Interest

In the last twenty years, China has quickly ascended from a regional to global military power. A generation ago, the People’s Liberation Army was armed with antiquated weapons and oriented towards a manpower-intensive “People’s War”. In the intervening period China has gone from a green to blue water navy, the air force is actively developing so-called fifth-generation fighters, and the army has been extensively modernized.

A vast array of new Chinese weapons are under development, some alarming in their potential.

China’s neighbors and the United States are observing China’s buildup with interest and concern. China is showing itself to be particularly interested in projecting military power in support of territorial claims in the East and South China Seas. Weapons that empower China to take decisive military action in support of such claims could escalate a regional crisis into a larger one involving Washington.

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My Comment: The Chinese DF-21D anti-ship ballistic missile .... if it works as advertised .... will be the US Navy's top worry (among many).

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