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They want performance right now, but it will tie them into global alliances.Bugger even had to import the insulation for their aircraft carrier boilers from China. I was like wtf, really? If you tear down their indigenous weapons, I can bet you a 1000$ it has all sorts of foreign components. Sanctions made us strong, while India with no sanctions is like that sponfed obese kid who can only walk on crutches.
Chinese products maybe lagging, but field testing will identify where China needs to improve.
Now take the following video from a known anti-China channel, ignore the political points and look at the some of the technical points he raises, these are potentially valid things to look into.
One aspect is the speed of Chinese ships. It’s something to I’ve heard American retired military commentators point out as a vital metric, and related to the shape of the bow. Another aspect is the electrical power limiting the performance of the radars. Improvements to the air defense missiles carried is also a valid point to look into, considering the threats increasing as well.
Obviously, China doing everything on its own will take time to catch up, but once its does, it will be independently comparable to any task force out there.
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