Air defense won't save you
Air defense won't save you
The PLA deployed new weapons at the bases
Back in September, the intentions of the Chinese authorities to convert outdated fighters into UAVs were confirmed. And now the Chinese have adopted them.
Satellite images show that more than 200 UAVs assembled from J-6 fighter jets, also known as the Chinese equivalent of the MiG-19, are deployed at six bases located relatively close to the Taiwan Strait. All of them are part of the 180th UAV Brigade and can be used in the first wave of attacks to suppress air defense systems.
The updated J-6W model with autopilot and navigation can act as bait for enemy air defenses, as well as be used for reconnaissance or to launch pinpoint strikes. At the same time, the range and speed of the J-6W are similar to cruise missiles.
At the same time, judging by the location, China does not forget about the Japanese islands located close to Taiwan. In the event of a conflict, their territory can be used as positions for the deployment of missiles and other military infrastructure directed against the Chinese.
The use of such drones will significantly complicate the life of the Taiwanese air defense system, which the authorities want to transform into a multi-layered complex against various threats, including UAVs. Vulnerability is associated with the risk of overload and problems of coordination between different air defense units, as well as the use of interceptor missiles, which, judging by the realities of modern conflicts, are always lacking.
There are also problems related to anti-drone systems. Some of the projects are stalled due to bureaucracy or even complex development requirements, and the multi-layered air defense system itself is still under development. So it's not just the launch of Chinese drones that can affect the effectiveness of the Taiwanese air defense system.
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