China Enhanced Overwater Bombing Capabilities To Strike US, Allies - Pentagon Report
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published August 17, 2018 | 02:24 AM
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 17th August, 2018) The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) in the last three years rapidly developed overwater bombing capabilities and is likely training to conduct strikes against US and allied targets, the Defense Department said in its 2018 China Military Power report.
"Overwater Bomber Operations, the PLA has been developing strike capabilities to engage targets as far away from China as possible," the report said on Thursday. "Over the last three years, the PLA has rapidly expanded its overwater bomber operating areas, gaining experience in critical maritime regions and likely training for strikes against US and allied targets."
In addition, the report said Chinas Marine Corps is expanding from two brigades of about 10,000 personnel to seven brigades by 2020.
Chinas Navy, the report added, in 2017 launched into service an aircraft carrier and a cruiser, three destroyers, additional surface combatants, support ships, and intelligence-collection ships.
In addition, the report found that computer systems owned by the US government continued to be targeted by China-based intrusions through 2017.
The report also said China is using the Belt and Road Initiative to develop strong ties with other governments to shape their interests to align with Chinas and deter confrontation or criticism of Chinas approach to sensitive issues.
The United States 2017 National Defense Strategy, the 2018 National Defense Strategy, and the 2018 Nuclear Posture Review acknowledge Chinas military competition in a dynamic security environment, the report said. The US seeks to set the military relationship between both countries on a path of transparency and non-aggression, according to the report.
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