January 11, 2024, 9:05 pm
Recent satellite imagery has captured a mock-up of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier positioned in a Chinese desert training range. This carrier-resembling structure, akin to others in the vicinity, is presumably intended for target practice, serving as a platform for China to assess the effectiveness of its advancing missile capabilities. This observation underscores China’s efforts to develop a robust military force capable of deterring American naval presence.
The images, captured on January 1 by Planet Labs, reveal the mock target situated in the Taklamakan Desert, bearing a striking resemblance in shape, size, and specific features to the USS Gerald R. Ford.
In this video, Defense Updates why China’s mock-up of the USS Gerald R. Ford for target practice won’t help it much in real battle?
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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
01:57 OVERVIEW
03:17 CAPABLITIES
04:41 COUNTERMEASURES
06:17 ANALYSIS
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▶️ Narration by Scott Leffler (scottleffler.com)
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