The results of the war games invoked by US congressmen did warn the US military bases in the Asia-Pacific region. Even members of the meeting stressed that if China and the United States go to war in the Taiwan Strait, 90 percent of the US fighters will be destroyed before they take off. But the reality may be even more cruel, and even the US congressman once again said: This is only half right!
The first aspect: losses due to the vulnerability of ground bases
The vulnerability of ground bases is one of the important reasons for the loss of US fighters. In a geopolitically competitive region such as the Asia-Pacific region, the U.S. military's military bases in the region play a crucial role. However, these bases, often located on offshore islands or near the coastline, are located in a position that is vulnerable to attacks by adversary missiles and aircraft.
In the event of a conflict in the Taiwan Strait, China may adopt a strategy of precision strikes against these bases. The U.S. military's combat capability in the region can be rapidly weakened by the use of missiles and aircraft to destroy the bases, which are designed to destroy the ground bases so that they cannot provide support and protection, and thus prevent the fighters on the ground from making normal sorties.
However, the vulnerability of ground bases has become the Achilles' heel of the US military, because these bases often do not have sufficient defense facilities to resist the attack of the adversary, and in the face of the strong military pressure of the adversary, they may become the first target to be attacked, resulting in the loss of US fighters.
Therefore, strengthening the defense capability of ground bases, building more solid and concealed base facilities, and improving the protection measures of ground bases will play a vital role in the US military's military operations and combat capability in the Asia-Pacific region.
At the same time, strengthening cooperation with allies to jointly address potential negative military impacts is also a key measure to maintain regional stability and security.
The second aspect: inadequate strategic planning and preparation
Insufficient strategic planning and preparation are also one of the important factors leading to the loss of US fighters. When responding to a potential conflict, the U.S. military may not fully consider the actions and reactions of its adversary, and lack targeted strategic planning and preparation.
First, the U.S. military may not fully understand the adversary's strategic intentions and operational plans. In the event of a conflict in the Taiwan Strait, the US military may be overly optimistic that its own military strength can effectively contain its opponent, thus ignoring the strategy that the adversary may adopt to accurately attack ground bases. The lack of comprehensive analysis and understanding of the adversary's actions has led to blind spots in the strategic planning of the U.S. military, which is unable to effectively predict and respond to the adversary's actions.
Secondly, there may be holes in the defense system of ground bases due to inadequacies in resource allocation and operational readiness. Insufficient investment in the construction and maintenance of military bases can lead to the absence or imperfection of key facilities such as air defense systems and anti-missile systems. This made it impossible for the ground base to effectively defend itself against the attacks of the adversary, which in turn led to an increase in the losses of fighters.
In addition, the US military may not be able to adjust and update its own strategies and tactics in a timely manner to adapt to the changing battlefield environment and the influence of its adversaries. The lack of targeted strategic planning and preparation has made it impossible for the US military to effectively respond to the opponent's attack when a conflict breaks out in the Taiwan Strait, resulting in an increase in fighter losses.
The third aspect: technical and tactical limitations
Technical and tactical limitations are also another important reason for the loss of US fighters. Despite the fact that the US military is equipped with advanced fighter jets and air defense systems, there are still technical and tactical deficiencies in the face of advanced missiles and aircraft of the adversary.
On the modern battlefield, the continuous development of missile technology enables the adversary's missiles to have a longer range, higher accuracy, and stronger penetrating capabilities.
If the U.S. military fails to update its air defense system in a timely manner, or if the air defense system is unable to effectively intercept the adversary's missiles, then the fighter may be destroyed before the ground base is attacked, resulting in increased fighter losses.
In an air engagement, the adversary may adopt more flexible and advanced tactics to destroy U.S. fighters through rapid maneuvering and precision firepower. If the U.S. military fails to deal with the adversary's tactics, or if the maneuverability and firepower of the fighter are not enough to match the adversary, then the fighter may encounter a more advanced adversary fighter in the air engagement, resulting in increased fighter losses.
In addition, technical and tactical deficiencies may also make it impossible for the US military to give full play to its own advantages and effectiveness in operations. If the US military fails to apply new technologies and tactics in a timely manner, or fails to adequately train and prepare troops, then its combat effectiveness will be affected to a certain extent, thus increasing the risk of fighter losses.
The reason for the loss of 90 percent of the fighters mentioned by the US congressman is not due to the vulnerability of the ground bases, but also includes insufficient strategic planning and preparation, as well as technical and tactical limitations.
In response to potential conflicts, the U.S. military needs to strengthen the defense and protection of ground bases, improve the level of strategic planning and preparedness, and continuously improve its technical and tactical capabilities to meet possible challenges.