A2AD is too strong, large surface combatants are currently obsolete. This means neither side can actually do any meaningful high intensity conflict in the western pacific for a while (assuming crossing large swaths of ocean, obviously land invasions can still happen). At the very least until at least one side outfits the majority of their ships with multiple 1mw+ laser point defense.
PLA Strike Strategies in Westpac HIC
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The US has been "trying to withdraw from Europe and the Middle East" for at least a decade, it has always ended up in fiascos. that is America's critical weakness, that it can't really let go of anywhere. Now the US is committing more forces to South America, it is music to China's ears.
Japan is rapidly building up the base on Mageshima
Their plan is to strategic assets there? or just tactical?. Because that doesn't survive a single saturation attack. Everything is exposed. My guess is that they are trying to build bases outside denser population centers. Also trying to limit public opinion on this matter.Japan is rapidly building up the base on Mageshima
Looks like is a base for US aircraft.Japan is rapidly building up the base on Mageshima
They also raise their military budget next year. I read that its around 700 billion usd (correct me if im wrong)Japan is rapidly building up the base on Mageshima
It's a ground base. Even if thoroughly attacked (and frankly there's limit to how much China can strike at this range), it will not sink into the Ocean.
With sufficient reinforcement and ABM, well built base can soak a lot of stand off strikes, and be still quite recoverable.
No need to look for "haha" explanations, like everything is pointless and predetermined. It's a fluid state, and building fortified bases (like this one) moves the needle.
At some point, this will need a stand in solution.
lcloo
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The location of Mageshima, it is about 850 km from Shanghai, and more than 1,000 km from Northern tip of Taiwan. Its defense value is more for Main islands of Japan, though Shanghai could be within the combat radius of some of the Japanese fighter jets. China's counter measure would be mainly East Sea Fleet AAW ships, and land based defense, and also PLA Rocket Force.
