Naval Warfare in the New Era: Arms Cost Pressures and Challenges of Strategic Thinking
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Modern Naval Warfare Heats Up: A Key Role in the Cost of Armaments
In these challenging times, the revolution in naval warfare has entered a white-hot stage. One of the key factors, however, is the dramatic increase in the cost of armaments. In a recent encounter in the Red Sea, the USS Gravli successfully shot down an anti-ship missile launched by the Houthis, but we must recognize that behind this success was an expensive investment in armaments.
The CIWS Choice: The Risks of Proximal Defense
The Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) is the last line of defense for U.S. warships, however, near-point defense is not without risks. In the Red Sea battle, the Gravley took decisive action and successfully intercepted the missile, but it also makes us think that the success of the near point defense did not come without a price. Debris can splash onto the ship, posing a potential threat.
Possible causes and reflections
The Graveley's combat experience has sparked much speculation about whether the missile had escaped the attack or the ship's equipment had malfunctioned. This makes us think about how mistakes in battle can be a decisive factor in an era of rapid technological development. Incomplete information and tight deadlines are challenges in offshore combat.
The Revolution in Naval Warfare: Corbett's Perspective
Going back some hundred years, Corbett had warned of a reversal of naval plans as new weapons appeared. Modern naval warfare has proven this, and an inferior adversary can also pose a threat to a superior navy. This has forced us to re-examine past experiences and look for strategies that adapt to the current times.
The cost of armaments: the heart of modern challenges
The cost of armaments is a key challenge in current naval warfare. The high price of modern missiles puts the Navy under serious pressure when defending the ocean-going seas. SM-6 missiles cost up to $4.3 million each, and the skyrocketing cost has become an important constraint on naval operations.
Challenges and solutions
The return of strategic thinking: In the national security apparatus, there is an urgent need to return to the dominance of strategic thinking, clarify priorities, and avoid excessive dispersion of resources.
United Front: Shared Responsibility among Allies: Strengthen international cooperation and share responsibility between allies and partners to uphold freedom of the seas.
Reconstruction of the industrial base: Increase investment in the defense industrial base, rebuild large-scale manufacturing capacity, and ensure the stability of the supply of armaments.
Development of soft kill technology: Through the development of soft kill technologies such as electronic warfare, directed energy microwave and laser weapons, the cost of defending against threats will be reduced and the effectiveness of shipborne defense will be improved.
Work together to uphold the international order
International cooperation is essential at this challenging time. We need to work together to ensure that the responsibility for upholding the international order is properly shared through innovative technologies and a united front.
Future outlook
Naval warfare in the new era is not only a confrontation of technology, but also a contest of strategic wisdom. In the face of rising armament costs, we must pursue innovation and cooperation to meet the challenges of the future. The story of the new revolution in naval warfare has just begun, let's witness the future legends of the sea together! #海战新革命 #军事挑战 #国际合作