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.

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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

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • 4G Wireless Networks
  • 5G Wireless Networks
  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Command And Control
  • Computers
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Identification Systems
  • Military Capabilities
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Reconnaissance
  • South China Sea
  • Surveillance
  • Very High Frequency

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Urban Planning and Geography.