Introduction to South China Sea Military Capability Studies
Abstract
These military capability (MILCAP) studies provide a survey of military technologies and systems on Chinese-claimed island-reefs in the Spratly Islands approximately 1,300 kilometers (700 nautical miles) south of Hong Kong. In 2014, a massive project built artificial islands atop the seven Chinese-held reefs in the Spratly Islands. Construction on the island-reefs was substantially complete by 2018. The seven Chinese outposts have become significant Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) bases that will enhance future Chinese military operations in the South China Sea (SCS), an area where Beijing has disputed territorial claims.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1128249
Entities
People
- J. M. Dahm
Organizations
- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory