At the beginning of 2023, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, a Japanese think tank, conducted a war game against the backdrop of a conflict in the Taiwan Strait.
The war games are set to launch a military reunification operation by the People's Liberation Army in 2026, and the United States and Japan will join forces to intervene in a two-week high-intensity military contest near the Taiwan Strait. But the end result is that more than 30 warships and 500 warplanes were destroyed by the US-Japan coalition, and the PLA also lost a large number of warships and warplanes, including two aircraft carriers.
In view of such a result, some military fans predict: The possibility that our navy's aircraft carriers will be destroyed after the military reunification is taken over is still extremely high. Is this speculation true?
If you want to answer this question, there will be many factors involved that need to be analysed.
First of all, aircraft carriers, as the main ships at sea, have always been the focus of military competition among various countries. In a complex military conflict, aircraft carriers face a variety of threats from missiles, submarines, aircraft, etc. Especially in such a narrow water area as the Taiwan Strait, the maneuverability and concealment of aircraft carriers will be greatly challenged and they will be vulnerable to attack.
Second, modern warfare has entered an era of informationization and networking. No matter what kind of military equipment and aircraft carriers are more dependent on information networks, if they are attacked and interfered with during this period, this will not only lead to abnormal operation of aircraft carriers, but may also affect the combat and survivability of aircraft carriers.
In addition, changes in the naval battle environment will also pose a challenge to the survival of aircraft carriers. The power and range of anti-ship missiles are also increasing, and the stealth performance and strike capabilities of submarines are also constantly improving.
However, it should be pointed out that military deductions, while providing a possible scenario, are not fully representative of the actual situation. Why?
We must know that every war has its own unique environment and variables, and as a high-end equipment, the role of aircraft carriers on the battlefield cannot be underestimated. The mainland navy has made remarkable progress in the construction and tactical use of aircraft carriers, and in addition, it also has certain advantages in the fields of anti-ship missiles and submarines, so the possibility of aircraft carriers being destroyed is not absolute.
Therefore, in the light of the above, we need to clearly understand some practical issues: It is undeniable that the aircraft carriers of the mainland navy will indeed face certain risks when military reunification is taken over Taiwan, but will they be destroyed? In particular, with the continuous improvement of the technical level of the mainland navy and the continuous adjustment of tactics and strategies, I believe that we have the ability to meet the challenges and ensure the safe operation of aircraft carriers.
So, in this case, when the armed forces take over Taiwan, will the mainland navy ensure the safety of the mainland aircraft carriers while striking at the aircraft carriers?
Under the scenario of the takeover of Taiwan by military reunification, it is extremely important for the mainland navy to ensure the safety of the mainland's aircraft carriers while striking at the enemy's aircraft carriers. For this view, the aspects involved are also multifactorial.
As the main ship at sea and an important strategic asset of the country, the stable operation of the continental aircraft carrier in war is of great importance to safeguarding national interests. The loss of aircraft carriers will seriously weaken the mainland's strategic influence and strength performance at sea, and will have a serious impact on national security and development.
On the battlefield at sea, aircraft carrier formations usually play important roles such as directing operations, providing fire support, and performing long-range strikes. If it is really destroyed, it will seriously weaken the combat capability and strategic flexibility of the continental navy.
Moreover, in the process of attacking the enemy's aircraft carriers, if the mainland aircraft carriers cannot be effectively protected, from this point of view, in fact, our side will also face a great negative impact and risk. The enemy may also take a concentrated attack on the mainland's aircraft carriers, which will have the negative effect of weakening the combat effectiveness and morale of the mainland's navy. Therefore, ensuring the safety of the mainland's aircraft carriers is also aimed at ensuring the combat effectiveness and strategic position of the mainland's navy, which is also of paramount importance.
From the perspective of national image and international influence, the mainland is a big country with aircraft carriers, and the security of aircraft carriers will also be related to the country's reputation and image. On the battlefield at sea, ensuring the safety of the mainland's aircraft carriers has to admit that it can indeed demonstrate the strength and determination of the mainland's navy, and it is of vital importance to safeguarding the country's international status and prestige.
When the armed forces take over Taiwan, the mainland navy must ensure the safety of the mainland's aircraft carriers while striking at the enemy's aircraft carriers.
This is not only to safeguard the interests and security of the country, but also to ensure the stability and continuity of the maritime battlefield. Therefore, the mainland navy should adopt a series of effective countermeasures and go all out to ensure the safe operation of the mainland's aircraft carriers on the battlefield.