The Taiwanese Army's "Bomb-Resistant Fort": A Hidden Challenge Beneath a Powerful Exterior.
Recently, Taiwan's military announced that it would spend NT$4.3 billion to upgrade the "bomb-resistant fort" to enhance the resistance to the PLA's Dongfeng missiles. This initiative has aroused widespread attention and heated discussions, and people have questioned its practical effect and feasibility. In this article, we will delve into the behind the upgrading of the "bomb-resistant fort" by the Taiwanese military, as well as the challenges faced.
Upgrade plan for the bunker.
The upgrade plan of the Taiwan military aims to build 36 "bomb-resistant forts" at various air bases to improve resistance to the PLA's Dongfeng missile attack. At the heart of this plan was the upgrading of traditional hangars and bunkers into fortifications capable of withstanding powerful impacts. However, this is not an easy task.
Challenge 1: The use of traditional technologies.
Taiwan** revealed that these forts still use traditional technology and do not have front and rear doors, which means that protection against large bombs is limited. This raises questions about the feasibility and effectiveness of the upgrade plan. After all, in modern warfare, the advancement of technology and equipment is of paramount importance.
Challenge 2: PLA's missile diversity.
The PLA's Dongfeng missiles have a diverse selection of warheads, including special warheads designed specifically for attacking high-standard bunkers, as well as ground-penetrating warheads. Even if the Taiwan army's aircraft forts are upgraded and perfected, it will be difficult to keep them intact. This means that the Taiwanese military must face the threat of different types of missiles, not just traditional bombs.
Challenge 3: Improvement of the overall air defense system.
The airframe is only one part of Taiwan's air defense system, and the airstrip and other facilities are equally vulnerable. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) regards Taiwan's military targets as priority targets and uses various types of cruise missiles, bombs and rockets to carry out multi-directional and high-intensity strikes. Therefore, it is essential to improve the completeness of the overall air defense system.
Thinking about challenges.
Although the Taiwan military is facing many challenges, the decision to upgrade the "bomb-resistant fort" is also reasonable. This move can improve the chances of survival of the Taiwanese military in the face of missile attacks, especially in the initial attack phase. However, we must also recognize that this is not the only way to solve the problem.
A more comprehensive air defense system.
To enhance Taiwan's defense capability, it is necessary to establish a more comprehensive air defense system, including an early warning system, a missile defense system, and an anti-missile system. Only through a comprehensive defense strategy can the threat of the PLA be effectively resisted.
More effective strategic planning.
Another important aspect is more effective strategic planning. Taiwan must consider how to reduce the attractiveness of the PLA to its military targets in order to reduce the potential threat of attack. This may involve changing the layout and military deployment of the base to reduce vulnerable targets.
Epilogue. Although the Taiwan military's plan to upgrade the "bomb-resistant fort" is reasonable, it is also facing many challenges. To improve Taiwan's defense capability, a more comprehensive air defense system and more effective strategic planning are needed. Only by comprehensively using various means can Taiwan better defend its territory and security. This issue is not only related to Taiwan's security, but also to the peace and stability of the entire region. It is to be hoped that all parties will work together to find a solution to ensure peace and security.