How to Play the "System Card" of Aircraft Carriers and Two Attacks in the Open Sea?

Source: Global Times
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The Liaoning carrier group and the amphibious assault ship group from Anhui conducted joint training. What changes will this bring to the joint operational capabilities of the naval formations?

Military commentator Du Wenlong: A mixed formation of aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships can accomplish various combat missions, but coordination becomes more complex. This is due to the different types of aircraft taking off and landing, the use of different tactics, and the varying operational environments, all of which place high demands on the command and coordination of the entire formation. Particularly, the landing formation faces threats from enemy fire, and under complex conditions, maintaining air superiority and naval dominance across multiple areas, as well as providing support for land operations and landing troops, is extremely challenging. Therefore, this new form of combat and grouping indicates that the naval combat formations' capabilities for multiple tasks in the open sea are developing and improving. Once the formation becomes routine, the ability to control various islands, reefs, and other locations in different maritime areas will be further enhanced.

Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Force Movement
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Joint training exercises between the Liaoning aircraft carrier group and the Anhui amphibious assault ship group
Location
South China Sea
Unit
Liaoning aircraft carrier group and Anhui amphibious assault ship group
Time
Recent
Equipment
Aircraft carrierAmphibious assault ship
Summary

The Liaoning aircraft carrier group and Anhui amphibious assault ship group conducted joint training exercises in the South China Sea. This mixed fleet aims to enhance their operational capabilities for various combat tasks, despite the complexities of coordination required. The exercises indicate a development in the navy's ability to control islands and land points in different maritime areas.

Key Facts
  • The Liaoning aircraft carrier and Anhui amphibious assault ship conducted joint training exercises.
  • The mixed fleet can perform various combat tasks but requires complex coordination.
  • The new operational format indicates an improvement in naval operational capabilities.
  • The training enhances control capabilities over various islands and land points in different maritime areas.