Things are heating up in Taiwan

[tirwin1]

Nothing to see here:

https://taiwanenglishnews.com/taiwan-defiant-as-chinese-forces-surround-island-in-threatening-military-posture/

 

[tirwin1]

This is undoubtedly related:

https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/drones-military-pentagon-defense-331871f4?st=WGqirk&reflink=article_email_share

Apparently drone-swarm harassment / overflight of U.S. military assets and bases in the United States has been going on for years. A site called the War Zone has a whole category on it.

Swarms

See the latest Swarms stories from The War Zone. See news, trends, tips, reviews and more at The War Zone.

www.twz.com

I expect things to get rather sporty between the election and inauguration. On multiple fronts.

 

[holdover]

Drones are changing warfare the same way the tank airplane machine gun did. I think we are behind on drone doctrine. Big and expensive isn't the way to go . Can you imagine a B52 dropping a few thousand drones near the front lines? or submarines launching them only a mile or so from the coast or up river? or several dozen on a cruise missile? or fishing trawler? Duce and a half? holy shit .

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Drones are changing warfare the same way the tank airplane machine gun did. I think we are behind on drone doctrine. Big and expensive isn't the way to go . Can you imagine a B52 dropping a few thousand drones near the front lines? or submarines launching them only a mile or so from the coast or up river? or several dozen on a cruise missile? or fishing trawler? Duce and a half? holy shit .

You get it.

But for others who haven't thought of some of this

Think even farther outside the box. Gray zone warfare.

Launch a "Drone Pearl harbor" on our fleet or air force
Drone swarms out of shipping containers think a club k but swarms of drones
Drone attack on pipelines, refinery, ports, airports, power plants, dams, or critical infrastructure,
Etc

Anyone with any bit of creativity could think of this. look at what A few assholes with box cutters did.

We need to be prepared to expect threats from outside the box thinking.

 

[JaguarJaguarGolf]

How many small drones have been sold to civilians in the United States in the past 3 years?
Can you build them from kits?

 

[tirwin1]

Nothing to see here. Just president xi claiming no one can stop reunification.

Xi Jinping says no one can stop China’s ‘reunification’ with Taiwan

The Chinese President put out a clear warning to pro-independence forces in his New Year message. Read more at straitstimes.com.

www.straitstimes.com

Will they actually move before Trump is inaugurated? Our government is currently on autopilot with that senile fool biden. Probably the best time to make a move.

 

[fresch]

Other than the slave labor, why would we work with chi-na, oh yes slave labor.

 

[Jmac00]

Other than the slave labor, why would we work with chi-na, oh yes slave labor.

And Taiwan Semi-conductor is there. The LARGEST chip maker on the planet. NO ONE wants China to be in charge of 80% of chip manufacturing on the planet

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

And Taiwan Semi-conductor is there. The LARGEST chip maker on the planet. NO ONE wants China to be in charge of 80% of chip manufacturing on the planet

It's kinda like... Don't listen to what we say, listen to what we do.

Here's how you know Taiwan conflict is very real threat.

https://www.tsmc.com/static/abouttsmcaz/index.htm

The largest semi conductor plant in the world is being built in Arizona.

There are multiple other huge size and scope semiconductor projects occurring in the US.

Losing Taiwan needs to be planned for.

 

[tirwin1]

War in 2 years?

China: War in Two Years or Less

pjmedia.com

The construction of special purpose barges seems particularly relevant.

 

[Deplorable Me]

How many small drones have been sold to civilians in the United States in the past 3 years?
Can you build them from kits?

Build them? They're currently being 3D printed.

 

[Robin]