Rush preparations for a possible exchange of strikes with China. Erection of the missile defense "umbrella" over Guam

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Against the background of a sharp aggravation of the military-political and operational-strategic situation in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, provoked by the rush preparation of the command of the United Armed Forces of the recently formed AUKUS alliance for a large-scale strategic aerospace operation to oust the AUG and KUG of the Chinese Navy from the “9-dotted line "In the South China Sea (which is the exclusive economic zone of the PRC in Biendong), as well as blocking the amphibious landing ship groups of the Chinese fleet On the distant approaches to Taiwan, the Pentagon is deploying one of the two batteries of the Iron Dome anti-missile complex ("Iron Dome") purchased from the Israeli Rafael by the Pentagon near the naval base Apra and Avb Andersen.

The resonant haste in the formation of an anti-missile "barrier" over Guam has a number of alarming rationales.


The most piquant nuance in this situation is that the operational redeployment and deployment of the Iron Dome in Guam was not prevented even by the unsuccessful attempt of specialists from the military-industrial company Raytheon to implement hardware and software synchronization of the command post of the Israeli anti-missile complex with the data exchange bus of the command post. EOC / IBCS of the American Patriot PAC-3MSE anti-missile system for further integration of the former into the network-centric air defense system of the US Army.



As you know, against the background of problems with synchronization, representatives of the defense department and the US Congress made a very unexpected statement about their readiness to place one of the two Iron Dome divisions at the disposal of the Ukrainian Air Force.

In light of the growing degree of tension in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, the decision to transfer the anti-missile battery to Guam was made as soon as possible and despite the observed technical discrepancies, which gives the event a special symbolism, indicating the list of consequences for the 7th operational fleet of the Navy in the western part of the Pacific region in the event of an escalation path of development of the situation.

So, one of the first massive missile and missile-aviation attacks of the Air Force and Navy of China, as well as the 2nd Artillery Corps, will undoubtedly undergo the Apra naval base, located on the island of Guam and which is one of the key points of logistical support of the US Navy. in the Asia-Pacific region in the Chinese operational direction.

A similar fate is prepared for the large Andersen airbase, located on the northeastern tip of the island of Guam and which is not only the largest strategic and reconnaissance airfield. aviation US Air Force, but also the point of permanent deployment of the 4th Reconnaissance, as well as the 13th and 393rd Bomber Squadrons of the US Air Force, which have B-2A Spirit and B-52H Stratofortress missile carriers.

A completely logical question arises: what contribution can a single battery of the Iron Dome anti-missile complex make to ensuring the inviolability of at least one of the above objects?

It is well known that having a high-energy AFAR-S-band targeting / guidance radar EL / M-2084 with a throughput of about 1 enemy air targets simultaneously accompanied on the passage, as well as an ammunition load of 200-60 or more Tamir missile interceptors with active radar seeker (located in 100-3 and more 5-cell transport and launchers), even a single battery of the Iron Dome complex is capable of simultaneously intercepting a "squad" of dozens or even more than hundreds of enemy air attack weapons.

This list, without any doubt, can include the low-maneuverable subsonic strategic cruise missiles CJ-10A / K and CJ-20K, their anti-ship modification YJ-100, as well as the air-based SKR K / AKD-20, which are analogs of the domestic X- 55SM and included in the ammunition of long-range bombers-missile carriers H-6K.

Low subsonic speed (about 0,85–0,9M) and available overloads of no more than 5–7 units turn the above line of TFR into ordinary enemy air targets intercepted by Tamir anti-missile missiles with a probability of about 0,95.

As a result, in the event of a massive missile and air strike of the Chinese Air Force on the Apra or AvB Andersen naval base, the Iron Dome anti-missile system can be considered as an excellent aid in eliminating swarms of low-altitude subsonic TFRs and releasing the priority target channels of the AN / MPQ multifunctional target designation / guidance radars -65 Patriot PAC-3MSE anti-aircraft missile batteries.

These target channels can be used to stop the strike with much more sophisticated aerospace attack weapons, designed within the walls of the Chinese Aerospace Research Institute CASIC and beyond the control of Tamir interceptors.

These may include both promising gliding hypersonic warheads deployed on medium-range ballistic missiles DF-21C / D and capable of carrying out intensive anti-aircraft maneuvers with overloads of 4-3,5 units when the speed is reduced to 20-25 M, as well as various modifications of subtle 3-fly anti-ship missiles YJ-18, also with anti-aircraft maneuvering modes.

A hypersonic precision weapon that is not subject to the Iron Dome. Patriot PAC-3MSE complex is not losing ground


The emphasis on the Patriot PAC-3MSE with the MIM-104F PAC-MSE missile interceptors in this case was not done by accident.

Having not only aerodynamic controls, but also high-precision gas-dynamic transverse control units of impulse action, located in front of the centers of mass of the MIM-104F missile defense system, the latter are able to implement lightning-fast transverse throws along the trajectory in the direction of maneuvering supersonic or hypersonic enemy objects, for which the Tamir anti-missiles of the Iron Dome complexes not capable.

As for the network-centric linking and target allocation between the MODU "Iron Dome" and the PBU IBCS "Patriots", then, due to the temporary "slippage" of the full-fledged "direct" air situation of early warning and control aircraft E-3C / G of the AWACS system.
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  1. +5
    17 October 2021 06: 19
    Iron Dome can be considered as an excellent aid in eliminating swarms of low-altitude subsonic TFR
    This is if they did not suppress the Kupol with ballistic missiles and YJ-18 missiles, because the effectiveness of the Patriot against them is unclear.
  2. -3
    17 October 2021 06: 52
    Rush preparations for a possible exchange of strikes with China. Erection of the missile defense "umbrella" over Guam

    The Chinese need to make their own "Poseidon".
  3. +7
    17 October 2021 07: 30
    Eugene, China will not fight with America! The Chinese have an energy crisis, their companies massively rushed to the Yankees to bow, asking for LPG! And, the sums of common contracts are pulling tens of billions of dollars! What is the reason for the Yankees to wage a war, if that kind of money is in your pocket climb ???
  4. -3
    17 October 2021 08: 40
    I think that the Chinese will try to repeat Yamamoto's plan - the destruction of the enemy's fleet and aviation, full control of the "air" and "sea", carrying out lightning-fast amphibious operations, of which each previous one creates the preconditions for the subsequent ...
    Sincerely
    1. 0
      17 October 2021 08: 49
      Quote: nobody75
      I think that the Chinese will try to repeat Yamamoto's plan - the destruction of the enemy's fleet and aviation, full control of the "air" and "sea", carrying out lightning-fast amphibious operations, of which each previous one creates the preconditions for the subsequent ...
      Sincerely

      If the Americans corner China like Japan did, then anything is possible. Only I'm afraid the whole ball will get from this mess.
      1. +1
        17 October 2021 10: 45
        https://www.litmir.me/bd/?b=276310
        About the premise and course of the war in the Pacific theater of operations.
        Sincerely
      2. AUL
        0
        17 October 2021 18: 01
        Quote: skif8013
        If the Americans corner China like Japan did, then anything is possible.

        IMHO, now the situation is nothing like that situation. Nobody is driving China into a corner. Now the tension has arisen because of the China-Taiwan relationship. And the question is whether the states would risk helping Taiwan if China invaded the island. And if they take the risk, then TMV will turn itself around, which I really would not want ...
        1. -1
          17 October 2021 20: 27
          China-Taiwan relations are simply the most striking focus of the problem.
          And the problem itself is much broader. The Yankees are trying to contain China, but it has ceased to be contained.
          If Taiwan became Chinese tomorrow, then the day after tomorrow China would remember Senkaku.
          A couple of days later - about the Philippines or something else.
  5. +16
    17 October 2021 10: 28
    "Damantsev's spirit" is felt after reading the first two paragraphs of the publication))))) Here the author is able to give a bunch of small details, details, some clever calculations that create for him the aura of a "high specialist". But at the same time, all these little things completely obscure the meaning of the publication, which, as a rule, is not in it ...
    1. +12
      17 October 2021 10: 42
      Experts already understand everything. Damantsev's 0,8 - 0,9 M is a low subsonic speed. The iron dome, which in its entire life was used only against rockets, works for the author of the article on low-flying missiles ... And so on.
      Sincerely
      1. 0
        18 October 2021 06: 47
        Did the Americans decide to buy the Iron Dome after all? According to the latest information, what they bought for testing is now being sold to Ukraine as unnecessary.
        The United States refused to purchase the Israeli Iron Dome air defense system (Iron Dome). According to the israeldefense.co.il portal, the US Department of Defense canceled the planned purchase of two additional batteries for this system.

        Here was the article here on VO:
        https://topwar.ru/168857-ssha-otkazalis-ot-zakupki-izrailskoj-sistemy-pvo-zheleznyj-kupol.html
        Has something changed?
        1. 0
          18 October 2021 14: 49
          Quote: Old Tankman
          Has something changed?

          Well it is more like Yes:
          the deployment by the Pentagon near the Apra and Avb Andersen naval bases of one of the two batteries of the Iron Dome anti-missile complex acquired from the Israeli Rafael ("Iron Dome").
          1. 0
            18 October 2021 16: 47
            It's clear. That is, both of these batteries available in the United States were transferred to Guam.
            1. -1
              18 October 2021 16: 57
              Previously, both batteries "lay idle", because Raytheon could not integrate them with Patriot (it is not clear why the Israelis were not invited to integrate? Secrets?).
              And now one has been attached and there is an understanding that it will not be enough. So Ukraine may not get the second one. hi
              1. 0
                18 October 2021 19: 40
                Previously, both batteries "lay idle" because Raytheon could not integrate them with Patriot

                Not because they could not, but could not answer the question "And On ... Why?". So they sent it out of sight - out of mind.
                Sincerely
                1. +1
                  18 October 2021 19: 43
                  Quote: nobody75
                  Not because they could not, but could not answer the question "And On ... Why?". So they sent it out of sight - out of mind.

                  I heard that the Israelis are the source of the software
                  not provided. At least they demanded them.
                  So they couldn't. Which is not surprising even once. Yes
                  1. 0
                    18 October 2021 19: 48
                    What's the point of buying an air defense system (and the Americans were inciting the Israelis to develop it) without software? It will be necessary to offer amers their services for development and system integration ... But the question is why do they need an iron dome, if they have a fiber laser responsible for intercepting PCs and mines? It is cheaper and faster.
                    Sincerely
                    1. 0
                      19 October 2021 10: 11
                      Quote: nobody75
                      What's the point of buying an air defense system (and the Americans were inciting the Israelis to develop it) without software?

                      You have to pay for the software. And there will be no problems.
                      The Israelis have a decent know-how.

                      It will be necessary to offer amers their services
                      on development and system integration ...

                      I don't know who needs it. Russia - definitely not.

                      But the question is, why do they need an iron dome, if they have a fiber laser responsible for intercepting PCs and mines?

                      Are you laughing? It's in fairy tales. And in fact:
                      - Lockheed Martin Corp. develops Extended Area Protection and Survivability (EAPS),
                      - Aviation And Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center is working on Indirect Fire Protection Capability.
                      https://missilery.info/missile/mml
                      1. 0
                        19 October 2021 19: 43
                        Are you laughing? It's in fairy tales.

                        Even we are no longer in fairy tales. My friend is working on this topic ...
                        Sincerely
                      2. 0
                        19 October 2021 21: 35
                        Quote: nobody75
                        Even here it is no longer in fairy tales.

                        Peresvet with us is not a fairy tale.
                        And the missile defense laser on the battlefield is still a fairy tale
                      3. 0
                        19 October 2021 22: 23
                        Optical fibers make it possible to obtain a coherent and monochromatic beam of power sufficient for interception and insufficient for self-focusing.
                        Sincerely
    2. +7
      17 October 2021 13: 48
      A quarter of the first sentence from the article itself is enough.
    3. +5
      17 October 2021 14: 48
      Quote: drags33
      But at the same time, all these little things completely obscure the meaning of the publication, which, as a rule, is not in it ...

      In some ways, you are certainly right. Evgeny makes a palisade of abbreviations, behind which the general outline of the narrative is sometimes lost. ("You can't see the forest behind the trees" - the particulars suppress the main idea of ​​the message).
      It seems to me that the way out of this style of storytelling would be a summary at the end of the article. Type:
      "Conclusions: 1) The iron dome is designed for simple ballistic purposes. Comrade NURS MLRS;
      2) It has a bunch of flaws ...
      3) Skillful use of these shortcomings can ensure a breakthrough of the air defense zone by the attacking side. "
      If he does so, he will leave the band of total criticism of ill-wishers who have not written a single article on VO, but writers who are very willing to criticize, downright "Belinsky in the reincarnation of a military review." bully
      1. +4
        17 October 2021 22: 27
        In some ways, and you, of course, are right ... Everything that you wrote relates to the topic "How to write articles". This is generally not an easy matter and I personally have to teach this to my students and graduate students. In general, the ability to write texts (articles, books, etc.) is largely from God. Well, or the result of some work done by the author, with a desire to make what he wrote better and more understandable. Well, if you don't know how, don't write! Now on the Internet everyone has become a writer. You look at some "Yandex-Zen" and it becomes scary for those who read all this ... Continuous informational rubbish !!! There is a good phrase: "He who thinks clearly, expresses clearly" ... And it is very clearly seen from various publications whether the author himself properly understands this topic, or is simply unbearable for him to write, convey his "uncombed" thoughts to us ...
    4. +1
      19 October 2021 02: 38
      Quote: drags33
      But at the same time, all these little things completely obscure the meaning of the publication, which, as a rule, is not in it ...

      My husband, reading this nonsense, used to be angry that this was being printed on VO, but now he openly laughs ... Damantsev does not even close what he undertakes to write about. No.
  6. +2
    17 October 2021 10: 53
    Trident's Fury!
    In the event of a Chinese attack on GUAM, the US strategic forces will inflict a crushing blow on China!
    The Chinese comrades must understand that the United States is guaranteed to destroy China!
    1. -2
      17 October 2021 11: 43
      And the American comrades must understand that they can be cooked up by the attacks of China on the United States. A total of 300 missiles on the territory of the United States will be enough. Even we do not need to plant anything.
    2. +7
      17 October 2021 15: 08
      Quote: B1 Lanser
      In the event of a Chinese attack on GUAM, the US strategic forces will inflict a crushing blow on China!

      1.With what fright the hunfuz were the FIRST to attack American bases in Guam (damn it, and asks to write - "in GUAN" lol )
      2. In the event of an attack by the Chinese, the amas will try to repel the attack with CONVENTIONAL weapons, without the use of nuclear weapons.
      3. If the Yankees attack not the forces of the PLA fleet, but the territory of the PRC, then they have the right to expect an attack on their TERRITORY, with all the ensuing consequences.
      4. If the amas use SLBMs with SSBNs in W76-1 equipment (with a capacity of 5-8 Kt) across the territory of the PRC, then they will thereby remove the veto on the use of nuclear weapons by the PRC on their territory in a retaliatory strike. Article 5 of the Atlantic Pact will come into force ...
      Then we will acquire TMV in full. For the nuclear powers cannot afford to play with nuclear weapons just like that, without decisive FINAL goals.
      5. Position of the RF. a) first, decisively warn both sides of the wrong step;
      b) urgently convene the UN Security Council and demand an end to the escalation;
      c) resolutely side with ... the Chinese comrades, as opposed to NATO.
      Maybe I'm wrong, but I see the situation in a similar way.
      Somehow, however. sad
      1. +6
        17 October 2021 20: 52
        Quote: Boa constrictor KAA
        c) resolutely side with ... the Chinese comrades, as opposed to NATO

        And the Chinese comrades are ready to take our side if what? I think no. Crimea showed.
    3. -2
      19 October 2021 14: 16
      Excuse me, did you write GUAM in capital letters by mistake?
      Because I don’t understand why and how China was going to attack GUAM.

      Did you mean Guam? :)
  7. +7
    17 October 2021 14: 22
    The author's recognition is off scale)
  8. +6
    17 October 2021 15: 30
    Ufff, the author's style is boring. As if you are reading a training manual
  9. +8
    17 October 2021 15: 41
    A similar fate is in store for the large Andersen airbase, located on the northeastern tip of the island of Guam and which is not only the largest airfield for the strategic and reconnaissance aviation of the US Air Force, but also the point of permanent deployment of the 4th reconnaissance, as well as the 13th and 393rd bomber US Air Force squadrons with B-2A Spirit and B-52H Stratofortress missile carriers.

    A completely logical question arises: what contribution can a single battery of the Iron Dome anti-missile complex make to ensuring the inviolability of at least one of the above objects?

    The "Iron Dome" cannot and cannot do a lot of things. A fish cannot be judged by its ability to climb a tree. No one is pinning on a single battery of universal hopes. But she copes with her tasks. hi
    1. -1
      17 October 2021 16: 23
      But what about Ukraine, they rolled ruin on the Iron Dome. In a word, America, they don't need the Dome, then they need it again. Ukrainian Nazis were upset.
      1. +5
        17 October 2021 17: 35
        Quote: tralflot1832
        But what about Ukraine, they rolled ruin on the Iron Dome. In a word, America, they don't need the Dome, then they need it again. Ukrainian Nazis were upset.

        Rolled out - not rolled out, needed - not needed, natsik-shmatsiks were upset, tuned in ... Why bother with this?
        1. -1
          17 October 2021 17: 39
          In this regard, the world is more interested in the fact that we have restored communication ... One meat meeting. Allegedly irreconcilable ..
          1. -1
            17 October 2021 18: 38
            22nd meeting in Sochi. And then a meeting at the level of the heads of the Security Councils of Israel, the Russian Federation and the United States.
    2. 0
      20 October 2021 10: 11

      A. Privalov (Alexander Privalov)
      17 October 2021 15: 41
      ... But she copes with her tasks.
      wassat laughing tongue my sneakers are smoking! laughing
  10. 0
    17 October 2021 15: 52
    The shortest distance from the PRC to Guam is 2878,01 km. Military District will not let you lie.
  11. Eug
    0
    17 October 2021 19: 03
    Where electronics (AI?) Cannot cope, operators will continue to "pull the strap", of course with the help of electronics .. but what is interesting - have they worked out such an option or not? In theory, this corresponds to our distribution of goals with KP, the role of which will be played by E-3A.
  12. 0
    19 October 2021 13: 28
    was not prevented even by an unsuccessful attempt
    - what does he mean here? laughing
    Sentences so long and meaningless that when you read them to the end (if you do, I wonder if someone reads this?), You can already forget where they started.
  13. 0
    31 October 2021 23: 10
    All analyzes of this kind do not at all take into account the possibility of using electromagnetic bombs at the first stage of the attack, which, in order to disable the electronic components of the means of protecting the attacked objects, can be delivered by ballistic missiles and detonated above the target at an altitude of 100 km and above. Interception of such bombs is extremely difficult and is only possible until the first of these bombs detonates, attacking (if necessary) sequentially.
  14. 0
    28 November 2021 10: 34
    The question is, what is the stability of this or that air defense-missile defense system against the EMP of a nuclear explosion of a head attacking warhead, say, at an altitude of 100-150 km, before entering the zone of effective interception of the defensive system. After all, it is enough to withdraw (significantly weaken) the air defense-missile defense surveillance and guidance systems for just a few minutes, as the guarded object will be destroyed.

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