Military analysts have long specualated that China was planning to build the runway on Fiery Cross Reef, a part of the Spratly Islands, reports The New York Times. And on Thursday, Jane's Defense Weekly released a satellite image proving the construction is under way.
The image, shot on March 23, shows the first section of the runway on the island, which sits in an archipelago that's being claimed by China and at least two other countries. The satellite shot also shows that work is underway on an apron that will be used to taxi or park planes.
The new runway is expected to stretch to about 10,000 feet long, which can handle fighter jets and surveillance aircraft, and Peter Dutton, professor of strategic studies at the Naval War College, told The Times that the construction marks a significant issue in the fight for control of the South China Sea.
“This is a major strategic event,” Mr. Dutton said. “In order to have sea control, you need to have air control.”
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7 comments:
In the name of defending the world someone has to do something,and while the US sits idly by allowing itself to be bullied China is taking action.We cannot criticize China when we refuse to defend our own borders.The problem is much much bigger than the American public has been allowed to know.In this case China has taken the reins.Why not,nobody else will.
What a sad day in America. China and other countries are strengthen there boarders and Military strategy and you idiot libtard Obama voters are allowing the Muslim from Kenya to weaken our military and disarm it's citizens. This country is in a position to be defeated. Even television shows are portraying hunters and gun owners as low life redneck hillbillies in order to use it as a subliminal message. You idiots are to stupid to catch on.
Anonymous said...
In the name of defending the world someone has to do something,and while the US sits idly by allowing itself to be bullied China is taking action.We cannot criticize China when we refuse to defend our own borders.The problem is much much bigger than the American public has been allowed to know.In this case China has taken the reins.Why not,nobody else will.
April 18, 2015 at 11:01 AM
You are on track, but you are wrong when you say the US sits idly. The POTUS is actively weakening our country by purging its strong military leaders as well as disarming our country through strict gun control laws.
You guys are hilarious. The #1 factor weakening america's military strength was a frivolous 10 year snipe hunt in the Iraqi desert that cost 100's of billions, took thousands of lives, and has stuck the US with a bill for decades of health care for the thousands of our soldiers who were maimed during the conflict. Osama Bin Laden and others told the US the PlayBook; bog us down in wars and slow sap us of strength. Dum dums in leadership marched us right on in. Here's the irony; full blown nuke facilities and missle technology was being developed right next door. Go figure.
wow , I hope china takes over the world , rather have them than the Obama love muslims in the middle east.
One of their objectives is to retake Taiwan, and they are about ready.
The US Wuss-in-chief won't step in, and even if he did, it would now be quite a battle with what he has allowed to happen..
Anonymous said...
You guys are hilarious. The #1 factor weakening america's military strength was a frivolous 10 year snipe hunt in the Iraqi desert that cost 100's of billions, took thousands of lives, and has stuck the US with a bill for decades of health care for the thousands of our soldiers who were maimed during the conflict. Osama Bin Laden and others told the US the PlayBook; bog us down in wars and slow sap us of strength. Dum dums in leadership marched us right on in. Here's the irony; full blown nuke facilities and missle technology was being developed right next door. Go figure.
April 18, 2015 at 1:06 PM
Yep, some more bullshit from a Kool Aid drinking Democrat.
You failed to mention the thousands of soldiers being sent by Obama. How convenient that you can't find fault with your master.
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