face saving from US ? ROFL
For a start, it threw a hissy fit when Australia said it would acquire nuclear subs. Nuclear proliferation and all that stuff.
The US likely has recon planes in the vicinity collecting data on everything that's happening. It would be unwise for China to test its newest missiles at this time because it would give the US an opportunity to formulate specific countermeasures for it. Got to keep the best weapons to use in a real war..If you want Taiwan to feel the pressure,you need to either conduct naval or aerial exercise in those area. Or send some target drones and ships to the area,than shoot it down with SAM or ASBM,that's the way to show that you can hit moving target from far away.
Firing BMs at water is just. . . .what can I say,not that impressive or scary. As I said,it's something North Korea or any countries have
missiles could do today,PLA could do it 30 years ago. The drill didn't show any improvement in capabilitys of PLA compare to 30 years ago.
the test has been delayed from a position of strength to further reinforce the need for an open and free Indo-Pacific rules based liberal international order.
face saving from US ? ROFL
this is why PLARF fired old DF-15 missile. Chinese are wise.The US likely has recon planes in the vicinity collecting data on everything that's happening. It would be unwise for China to test its newest missiles at this time because it would give the US an opportunity to formulate specific countermeasures for it. Got to keep the best weapons to use in a real war..
Literally who gives a shit about Australia lmao. They've been infected by American rabies (read: MIC propaganda like ASPI) and will behave rabidly towards China no matter what, so China shouldn't give one crap about what its feelings are.I certainly hope there are not to many people around who share your opinion, because that is exactly what fuels Australia's stance with China.
I dunno. Ideally, it should hit a moving target on the eastern side of the island. That's two birds with one stone.Must have missed the part of the missiles flying over Taipei to hit the water...on other side of the island.
You must be out of your freaking mind to say stupid nonsense. The Chinese action isn't about pacifying or satisfying keyboard commandos and wannabe strategists like most of us here myself included pretend to be.If it is a multi-day drill,PLA will clarify it. PLA always announce the duration of drills in advance,this time they didn't say it's a multi-day drill.
Really?You’re telling me that Taiwan island is surrounded Chinese navy now?Can you show me pics/maps etc ?
This drill is a disappointment to be honest. I don't see any difference from the 1996 one,or North Korea firing BM towards Japanese water. To the opponent,it's more of an annoying action than deterrence.
If you want Taiwan to feel the pressure,you need to either conduct naval or aerial exercise in those area. Or send some target drones and ships to the area,than shoot it down with SAM or ASBM,that's the way to show that you can hit moving target from far away.
Firing BMs at water is just. . . .what can I say,not that impressive or scary. As I said,it's something North Korea or any countries have
missiles could do today,PLA could do it 30 years ago. The drill didn't show any improvement in capabilitys of PLA compare to 30 years ago.
Personally, I'd prefer a DF-45 test, then an announcement that it's entering mass production & the silos will actually be filled with them.DF-41 test when?