According to military experts, China's aircraft carrier strength has skyrocketed, and it plans to build six aircraft carrier battle groups by 2035. At least four of these carriers are nuclear-powered, while the remaining two are conventionally powered. Regarding the news, foreign media directly said: The development trend is revealed!
In fact, from this incident, it can directly reflect the rapid development of the Chinese Navy in the field of aircraft carrier construction, as well as a manifestation of its strength.
We must know that there are indeed many advantages to nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Such as long endurance, high speed, high maneuverability, etc., which enable it to better support carrier-based aircraft operations and have stronger comprehensive combat capabilities. In terms of military equipment, with the addition of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, the Chinese Navy's ocean-going combat capability and comprehensive strength will certainly be greatly enhanced.
However, compared with nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, conventionally powered aircraft carriers are relatively low in terms of construction and operation costs, so they are more suitable for short-term missions in certain areas or as a reserve force.
Therefore, the Chinese Navy has taken into account in its planning, both nuclear-powered and conventional-powered aircraft carriers. Because this is the only way to achieve an optimal balance between demand and resource utilization.
This sounds like a good thing, but what are the probabilities of the planned 2035 aircraft carrier equipping them?
Speaking of this aspect, it has to be said that in fact, this probability is quite high in the current situation. Moreover, the realization of this expected construction goal also depends on many factors. Including: the progress of technological research and development of the Chinese Navy, its industrial base, economic strength, and the international situation.
First of all, China has made remarkable achievements in the construction of aircraft carriers. In the past few years, China has built conventionally powered aircraft carriers such as the Liaoning and Shandong. But this aspect is not over, and the construction of a new generation of domestic aircraft carriers will be launched in the later stage. This aspect alone shows that China has made great strides in aircraft carrier technology and manufacturing capabilities, and has the ability to design and build aircraft carriers independently.
Second, China's growing national defense capabilities and continuous investment in military modernization have also provided strong support for aircraft carrier construction.
To be clear: the Chinese government has always placed national defense construction in an important position, and has continued to increase its defense budget, providing sufficient financial support for the construction of aircraft carriers.
In addition, China's continuous investment in aircraft carrier technology research and development and its growing industrial base also provide a strong guarantee for the deployment of six aircraft carrier battle groups in 2035. The reason why I say this is not an exaggeration. As far as the current military strength is concerned, China's achievements in aircraft carrier technology research and development, carrier-based aircraft development, and aircraft carrier construction have been internationally recognized, laying a solid foundation for future aircraft carrier construction.
Therefore, no matter from which angle of analysis, based on China's existing achievements, technology accumulation, national defense strength, and continuous investment and policy support for future aircraft carrier construction, the goal of equipping 4 nuclear aircraft carriers + 2 conventional aircraft carriers in 2035 is not out of reach.
At the same time, but in the later stage, the mainland will really complete the development trend of equipping 4 nuclear aircraft carriers + 2 conventional aircraft carriers in 2035. From a practical point of view, it can also be of great significance to the mainland.
Point 1. This will further enhance the overall strength and comprehensive combat capability of the Chinese Navy. Nuclear-powered aircraft carriers have the advantages of long endurance, high speed, and high maneuverability, and can carry out combat missions in farther sea areas and support more types of carrier-based aircraft, thereby effectively enhancing the Chinese Navy's ocean-going combat capabilities. This will help protect China's maritime rights and interests, maintain maritime security, and enhance China's voice and influence in global maritime affairs.
Point 2. The deployment of six aircraft carrier battle groups will provide more opportunities and platforms for the Chinese Navy to conduct offshore training, scientific research and experiments, and international cooperation. The Navy's aircraft carrier squadron's ocean-going patrols and joint exercises will help enhance the combat literacy and maritime skills of the Chinese Navy's officers and men, and enhance their ability to respond to complex maritime environments. At the same time, international cooperation and exchanges with aircraft carriers will also enhance China's naval relations with other countries and promote regional peace and stability.
Point 3. The development of China's aircraft carriers will also promote the development of related domestic industries. The development of aircraft carrier construction, equipment support, carrier-based aircraft research and development and other fields will drive the upgrading of the entire national defense industry and promote scientific and technological innovation and personnel training. This will further promote China's economic transformation and upgrading, and promote the improvement of the country's comprehensive strength.
To sum up, the development trend of equipping 4 nuclear aircraft carriers + 2 conventional aircraft carriers is indeed of great significance to the improvement of China's navy, defense industry and the overall strength of the country. This also marks an important step forward in China's aircraft carrier industry, which will inject new impetus and vitality into the realization of the Chinese dream of becoming a maritime power.
However, in the face of this development, the international community also needs to remain vigilant, promote regional peace and stability, and jointly build a peaceful, secure and prosperous international environment.