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As the strategic landscape evolves, the U.S. military is increasingly focusing on areas far from home. The B-1B and B-52H strategic bombers have become the bright stars of the U.S. military's battle sequence, and their latest movements have attracted a lot of attention. Recently, the United States announced that it has deployed two batches of B-52H strategic bombers from the mainland, and these four behemoths will be deployed at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, the second island chain.
This is not the first time this has happened. The United States has repeatedly sent additional B-52H strategic bombers to Guam, but the purpose of this series of moves is clear - to contain China. These strategic bombers not only frequently turn on the ADS-B broadcast automatic surveillance system, but also approach the airspace near the East and South China Seas in clear flight mode. They carry a large number of standoff weapons, including the AGM-158C stealth standoff missile, which makes a large number of targets along the South and East China Sea coasts a potential threat.
At the same time, this move by the United States has also strengthened joint actions with Japan and South Korea. In 2023, the United States, Japan and South Korea have repeatedly joined forces to carry out strategic bomber operations. B-52H strategic bombers take off from Guam and fly over the airspace near Japan and South Korea, and once in the area, they will be protected by Japanese and South Korean warplanes. The action has attracted a lot of attention from Japan and South Korea, which seem to be quite willing to participate.
However, behind this, we also see the PLA's response. On June 19, the media reported a high-profile incident in which a H-6K bomber was intercepted by foreign military aircraft while conducting long-range military operations in the open seas. This close encounter allowed our pilots to clearly see the opponent's weapon configuration and the pilot's appearance. However, this did not shake their resolve. One H-6K bomber pilot said firmly: "We don't recognize the island chain, it's just an offshore operation." ”
Although the H-6K bomber is very different in size, bomb load and range compared to the B-52H strategic bomber, it now has the ability to deter targets in the second island chain. Carrying the Changjian-10 air-launched cruise missile, they can reach thousands of kilometers. Under such conditions, once they cross the first island chain, they can pose a threat to the second island chain target.
China and Russia have also demonstrated their determination during recent joint battle cruises. The People's Liberation Army sent H-6K bombers to the West Pacific Sea and carried out a series of military operations. This shows that the PLA's bomber capabilities have been fully recognized. In the future, we may see the PLA's H-6K bombers frequently travel to the far western seas to send a clear message to the United States through intensive long-range military operations in the far seas: we have the ability to defend our homeland and the challenges of the first and second island chains.
In general, the recent strategic deployment of the United States in the Asia-Pacific region has attracted widespread attention. And the PLA's firm response also shows its determination to safeguard national interests and territorial security. This series of moves is not only a military action, but also part of a geopolitical game. As the times evolve, we will continue to witness the development of this strategic game and look forward to the eventual victory of peace and stability over tension and conflict.
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