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The US Navy is about to deploy its ships off the coast of China

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The US Navy is starting to deploy warships in the disputed waters of the Western Pacific. According to the command of the Navy, this will help increase the combat power. fleet in the context of promising clashes with the Chinese fleet in the region.


In mid-October 2021, there were three LCS warships in the US Seventh Fleet in the western Pacific. As of October 21, USS Tulsa and USS Jackson were participating in joint exercises with the German Navy frigate FGS Bayern. They are planned to be deployed off the coast of China.

Recall that coastal warships are armed with a 57-mm cannon, short-range missiles, and can also deploy MH-60 and Drones MQ-8. Their task is to protect against small enemy ships, as well as to transport various cargoes. But, according to many military experts, these ships are practically toothless compared to the well-armed Chinese fleet. For example, they lack long-range anti-aircraft missiles, which makes it impossible for them to fully operate against aviation the adversary.

Another problem that experts point out is the technical unreliability of the LCS. In particular, ships of the Freedom class have mechanical malfunctions in the power plants. Now the US Navy is planning to replace the necessary parts, but it will take millions of dollars and time. In addition, the fleet no longer wants to accept ships of the Freedom class. The Navy is going to gradually get rid of the outdated LCS, which do not fully meet modern standards and are too expensive to upgrade. Freedom and Independence were decommissioned this summer and fall, respectively, although they have been in service for just over 10 years.

The US Navy plans to get rid of three more single-hull LCS, with a disposal plan already included in the budget proposal. If the US Congress agrees with the arguments of the military, then 4 ships will leave service in March 2022. Then no more than 29 LCS will remain in the Navy, and then taking into account the ships at the shipyards.

Therefore, now the command of the Navy wants to make the most of the capabilities of the LCS. It is likely that they will be sent to help a new destroyer squadron in Singapore, whose task is to contain China in the Indo-Pacific region.
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  1. Observer2014
    Observer2014 26 October 2021 19: 02
    +2
    But, according to many military experts, these ships are practically toothless compared to the well-armed Chinese fleet. For example, they lack long-range anti-aircraft missiles, which makes it impossible for them to fully operate against enemy aircraft.
    Otherwise, the Americans do not understand this. This is a political matter, and possibly a provocative one. You can't touch them. And the ships are fast. They can quickly evacuate whoever needs to be evacuated.
    1. Orange bigg
      Orange bigg 26 October 2021 20: 00
      -1
      The United States Navy begins deploying warships in the disputed waters of the Western Pacific.


      The US Navy plans to get rid of three more single-hull LCS, with a disposal plan already included in the budget proposal.

      It makes sense, the Chinese dispose of them quickly.

      ... In mid-October 2021, there were three LCS warships in the US Seventh Fleet in the western Pacific. As of October 21, USS Tulsa and USS Jackson were participating in joint exercises with the German Navy frigate FGS Bayern. They are planned to be deployed off the coast of China.

      Recall that the coastal combat ships are armed with a 57-mm cannon, short-range missiles, and can also deploy MH-60 helicopters and MQ-8 drones. Their task is to protect against small enemy ships, as well as transport various cargoes. But, according to many military experts, these ships are practically toothless compared to the well-armed Chinese fleet. For example, they lack long-range anti-aircraft missiles, which makes it impossible for them to fully operate against enemy aircraft.

      Another problem that experts point out is the technical unreliability of the LCS. In particular, ships of the Freedom class have mechanical malfunctions in the power plants.

      Well, at least they will do as targets.
    2. Saxahorse
      Saxahorse 26 October 2021 21: 28
      +3
      Quote: Observer2014
      .And the ships are fast. They will be able to evacuate quickly whoever is needed if that.

      Specifically, these high-speed ones did not work out. That the US Navy was somewhat shocked, given their price .. The mechanical problems mentioned in the article are just about speed.

      It remains to drag it closer to China and urgently rename it "Maine"! As we all remember, every regular Maine suddenly exploded and the reason for war is good and the way of writing off is simplified laughing
      1. l7yzo
        l7yzo 28 October 2021 17: 55
        +1
        Well, there must be some kind of negotiations. And this is just one of the stages of negotiations. Well, you know - like when the other side just for no reason starts to shout stupidly that the conditions are not good and finally the deal is a complete threshing floor)) Here is such a stage for the campaign))
  2. knn54
    knn54 26 October 2021 19: 13
    +19
    There is a powerful group in the Persian Gulf, and a growing presence in the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
    They want to establish maximum control in the Black Sea.
    The Arctic is not forgotten either.
    So you can overstrain.
    What I sincerely wish the Yankees
    1. tihonmarine
      tihonmarine 26 October 2021 20: 05
      +3
      Quote: knn54
      There is a powerful group in the Persian Gulf, and a growing presence in the Atlantic and Mediterranean.

      Yes, let them withdraw their entire fleet, even the Zumwalts, to China, and what it will give, and how it will help them (although it will help them), this is no longer the Boxing Uprising, when they caught up with the gunboats and put the whole people in their pants. Now they have surrounded Russia, dozens of military bases, and even the cries of "Russia is akhresor, Russian threat, all over the world" and that Russia has lost its heart? And what do they think China is weaker in spirit than Russia? Yes, they themselves constantly put them in their pants, the whole world saw how they put them in their pants, and the smell of the village toilet spread all over the world, and it was not "seals" armed to the teeth who kicked them, but collective farmers in slippers with old-style small arms. They kicked because their spirit is stronger than the American one. So don't waste your money on "kerosene" Yankee gentlemen.
      1. poquello
        poquello 26 October 2021 20: 53
        0
        Quote: tihonmarine
        even Zumwalts to China

        will they make it?
  3. s.adviser
    s.adviser 26 October 2021 19: 18
    +3
    Even the hegemons have nothing to do in China without nuclear weapons
    1. Alexander 3
      Alexander 3 26 October 2021 21: 30
      +1
      The Americans' eyes narrowed. And probably not everything can see.
  4. tralflot1832
    tralflot1832 26 October 2021 19: 30
    +2
    According to the last three articles on VO, many want to smash the ball into dust. It will fire so that everyone will get it. Then the Ukrainians get confused under their feet.
    1. GUARD
      GUARD 26 October 2021 19: 48
      +1
      Yes, everything is much worse here. The Yankees with their old troughs provoke China to "Pearl Harbor2". And then there is the analyst that Sandu will hit the PMR in sync with the start of the attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donbass. Plus, in the Baltic Sea, Eurofaces can start pumping.
      1. TovSaaakhov
        TovSaaakhov 26 October 2021 19: 59
        0
        So that's great. There, only the United States is a real strength, and they will get bogged down in a confrontation with China (also our friend). The rest are riffraff. That will be the window of opportunity.
        1. GUARD
          GUARD 26 October 2021 20: 14
          +1
          Very close, very dangerous.
          1. TovSaaakhov
            TovSaaakhov 26 October 2021 20: 42
            +1
            Well, who does not risk - you yourself know ...
            1. GUARD
              GUARD 26 October 2021 21: 27
              +1
              So the Yankees are turning and turning with a specialist to bring any conflict closer to our borders, to force us to participate.
      2. nirokok
        nirokok 26 October 2021 20: 27
        +1
        Pearl Harbor is now expensive, and it’s enough that it’s not profitable to repair ... One destroyer once was enough, it didn’t even have to be sunk. "Maddox" = 3 million Vietnamese.
        1. GUARD
          GUARD 26 October 2021 21: 28
          +1
          So I'm not talking about the scale of the displacement, but about the incident.
      3. Stepan S
        Stepan S 26 October 2021 22: 11
        0
        And then there is the analyst that Sandu will hit the PMR in sync with the start of the attack of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Donbas

        No, in winter they should not, it is fraught with freezing of the entire outskirts, and possibly Europe. Ukraine can be put in place in winter with one movement of the valve on the gas pipe.
        1. GUARD
          GUARD 26 October 2021 22: 51
          0
          So that's the point, that they freeze on any and go v-bank on the occasion of the sovereign. And by the way, as they say: "Winter will be hot."
      4. Shket53
        Shket53 27 October 2021 03: 28
        0
        Sandu has nothing to hit on the PMR ... Moldova has a whole hitter of 5000 bayonets ... but if the APU with the Romanians is supported ... then yes ... the PMR will have to be tough
  5. Teador
    Teador 26 October 2021 20: 13
    0
    Quote: tihonmarine
    Quote: knn54
    There is a powerful group in the Persian Gulf, and a growing presence in the Atlantic and Mediterranean.

    Yes, let them withdraw their entire fleet, even the Zumwalts, to China, and what it will give, and how it will help them (although it will help them), this is no longer the Boxing Uprising, when they caught up with the gunboats and put the whole people in their pants. Now they have surrounded Russia, dozens of military bases, and even the cries of "Russia is akhresor, Russian threat, all over the world" and that Russia has lost its heart? And what do they think China is weaker in spirit than Russia? Yes, they themselves constantly put them in their pants, the whole world saw how they put them in their pants, and the smell of the village toilet spread all over the world, and it was not "seals" armed to the teeth who kicked them, but collective farmers in slippers with old-style small arms. They kicked because their spirit is stronger than the American one. So don't waste your money on "kerosene" Yankee gentlemen.

    Yeah, as I understand it, you think they have a problem with the TOILET? OR WITH FEET THEY CANNOT RUN TO THE TOILET?
  6. singless
    singless 26 October 2021 20: 57
    +1
    what if a tsunami and everyone drowns who will be to blame
  7. isv000
    isv000 26 October 2021 22: 57
    0

    Another problem that experts point out is the technical unreliability of the LCS. In particular, ships of the Freedom class have mechanical malfunctions in the power plants. Now the US Navy is planning to replace the necessary parts, but it will take millions of dollars and time. In addition, the fleet no longer wants to accept ships of the Freedom class.

    Competently: it is expensive to dispose of, it is easier to send closer to China - and they "growled" (or wheezed), and the "paper" boats were written off ... wassat
  8. Klingon
    Klingon 27 October 2021 00: 51
    -1
    Quote: GUARDIAN
    Yes, everything is much worse here. The Yankees with their old troughs provoke China to "Pearl Harbor2". And then there is the analyst that Sandu will hit the PMR in sync with the start of the attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donbass. Plus, in the Baltic Sea, Eurofaces can start pumping.

    As soon as Sandu rock the boat, for Moldova the Gate valve will be closed. So don't think wassat
  9. Andrey Krasnopoyas
    Andrey Krasnopoyas 27 October 2021 02: 37
    0
    Initially, while China's role in world politics was not yet determined, LCS was counted on to carry out special operations in the Horn of Africa. Using the MQ-8 against the leaders of the pirate states justifies the LCS, so it may not be worth destroying all the LCS.
  10. Rafflesia
    Rafflesia 27 October 2021 10: 39
    0
    I am embarrassed to ask: the Americans will not untie their navel to control or fight with the whole world?
  11. Vdi73
    Vdi73 27 October 2021 12: 32
    0
    Yes, China will grind pins to dust in the South China Sea, and they will not have time to crap.