Recently, the deployment of US troops in the Philippines has attracted widespread attention.
They deployed the Typhon system in the Philippines for the first time, a move that the U.S. military called a "milestone" event because it marked the first deployment of a U.S. military's land-based medium-range missile in the Indo-Pacific region.
However, this "military show" does not seem to intimidate China, but has provoked a secret contest.
1. The U.S. military's "Typhon" system was unveiled in the Philippines
The "Typhon" system of the US military is armed with Standard-6 and Tomahawk cruise missiles.
The Standard-6 missile has both anti-aircraft and anti-ship capabilities, with a range of up to 400 kilometers, while the Tomahawk cruise missile has a range of up to 1,800 kilometers, which can theoretically pose a certain threat to China's mainland.
The U.S. military deployment is seen as a deterrent to China.
Second, the Chinese WZ-7 UAV mysteriously appeared
However, before the U.S. military had time to celebrate, a Chinese Wuzhan-7 drone appeared over the northwest tip of the Philippines.
This is the first time the Wuzhan-7 has flown over the West Philippine Sea, and it is almost certain that China will engage in regular patrols in the South China Sea.
With a range of up to 7,000 kilometers, the Wuzhen-7 can fly for 10 hours in the air, and can fly at an altitude of 20,000 meters, which allows it to carry out long-term reconnaissance missions in the South China Sea.
3. Secret warfare between UAVs and missile systems
In this dark war, the role of the Detective-7 is crucial. It is capable of providing not only immediate situational awareness, but also detailed reconnaissance of the deployment of the "Typhon" system.
In the event of a conflict between China and the United States, the information provided by the Wuzhen-7 will allow the Chinese military to quickly strike at the Typhon system.
From this point of view, the "Typhon" system has instead become a "hostage" for the US military to deploy around China.
Fourth, geopolitical wrestling
From a geopolitical point of view, the United States has been lacking land-based medium-range missiles for many years and is at a disadvantage in the course of the military game with the PLA.
Therefore, they are in a hurry to deploy land-based medium-range missiles to China's doorstep.
However, the "Typhon" system is not equipped with an overall high level of land- and sea-to-sea attack missiles, and may instead expose its position due to the attention of various Chinese reconnaissance equipment.
5. The effectiveness of China's countermeasures
The arrival of the Wuzhen-7 is a testament to China's progress in military technology and strategic wisdom.
As long as there is a conflict between China and the United States, the fate of the "Typhon" system may be "shot into the soul".
The outcome of this dark war seems to have foreshadowed the loss of the US military in this game.
The deployment of the U.S. "Typhon" system in the Philippines was originally intended to deter China, but the rapid response and efficient reconnaissance capabilities of China's WZ-7 drones frustrated the U.S. military's plans.
This secret war not only demonstrated China's military and technological strength, but also reflected the geopolitical wrestling and game between China and the United States.