August 6, 2022
Could the U.S. Gain Superiority in the Skies Over Taiwan?
Although much is made of the fact that China now operates a larger navy than the United States, there are several other key factors to consider.
by Kris Osborn
A quick look at force structures, basing, and geography in the Pacific suggests that U.S. and allied naval power would be crucial to stopping any Chinese assault on Taiwan. How would a hypothetical U.S. response to a Chinese attack play out?
Although much is made of the fact that China now operates a larger navy than the United States, there are several other key factors to consider.
The first and most obvious factors are timing and location. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command operates as many as five aircraft carriers and more than 1,100 sea-launched aircraft. How fast could they respond? Will they be in position in time? This would hinge upon forward operations, overhead surveillance from drones and satellites, and the Navy’s operating presence in the region.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/could-us-gain-superiority-skies-over-taiwan-204059
