is, the stronger it is. This unsatisfactory appetite is the nature of the US military.
As we all know, in the field of military drone , the US military has always been far ahead. Although countries around the world have gradually installed drones and put them into use, the US continues to strengthen R&D and improvement efforts, and continues to widen the gap in actual combat. .
A recent news made us feel the ambition of the US military again.
Recently, according to the US Defense News Weekly website, the US Navy and General Atomic Energy used the Reaper UAV in November last year to throw 10 sonar buoys at the Pacific Proving Ground, successfully tracking a simulated submarine target. The cooperative company also revealed that this is the first time that a UAV has deployed an independent anti-submarine warfare system.
In fact, this project is the MQ-9B Sea Guard UAV developed by the U.S. Navy to reduce the cost of searching for submarines and apply limited anti-submarine resources to command and control.
You should know that the US Navy’s project is extremely breakthrough and threatening. The threat to us has far exceeded the US experts’ claim that it “really breaks the current cost structure of anti-submarine warfare concepts.” In general, the following 5 Aspects.
Firstly, this type of UAV has a long cruising time, high flying, large payload, easy control, and the fuel required is "90% less than that of a similarly configured manned aircraft." Significant logistical advantages. Refitting it can not only reduce costs, but also allow flexible use and long-term deployment.
Secondly, in terms of survivability, drones, such low-speed and small aircraft, are not easily detected by radar. In addition, the maritime environment is complex and air defense systems are helpless. UAV anti-submarine can enter and exit the sea unscrupulously for reconnaissance.
Third, functionally, the Sea Guard UAV can carry up to four sonar system pods, load 80 sonar buoys, and have the function of regional monitoring.It can be said that the ability to monitor the mission area is very strong, and the drones are not only acting alone, they are often deployed in clusters, and the coverage and detection effects are doubled.
Fourth is strategic. Although the US Navy has not specified who the research and development is aimed at, the purpose is obvious from the perspective of their always tough attitude and arrogant behavior towards Russia, China, and Iran . In particular, the submarine force of China and Iran is strong, and the development of UAV anti-submarine anti-submarine combat styles by the United States is undoubtedly the best choice for high quality and low price.
Five is the expansion of functions. You must know that the infamous part of the Reaper UAV is its function of combat and reconnaissance. After being converted into a anti-submarine aircraft , it cannot be ruled out that the US military retains its attack capability, loading torpedoes or missiles. Discovery at sea and deep water is the ability to strike, so the threat will increase exponentially.
Once the U.S. Navy succeeds in research and development, it will inevitably be used to challenge and pressure China and other countries, which will greatly increase the risk in the South China Sea. Of course, compared with traditional aircraft, UAVs have many flaws in command and control or weapons and equipment. If we want to win this contest, we must attach great importance to the ability to counter UAVs and accelerate research and development. Corresponding drones of the same combat power must not allow anti-submarine drones to run wild in China's territorial waters.
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