The limited number of US aircraft carriers makes it difficult to meet the needs of global deployment, especially in the Middle East, where its control is gradually declining. The aircraft carrier has a long maintenance cycle and a limited number of sorties, while the tension in the Middle East has escalated, and the deployment of the aircraft carrier cannot be responded to in a timely manner. The emergency dispatch of the PLA Shandong ship formation has made the deployment of the US aircraft carrier even more stretched, highlighting its vulnerability and uncertainty.
The complexity of the situation in the Middle East poses challenges for the deployment of US aircraft carriers, but also provides opportunities for other countries. China's acceleration of aircraft carrier construction and Russia's increased deployment in the Mediterranean and other regions have weakened the US military's control over the Middle East. Countries in the Middle East are also building up their military capabilities and gradually increasing their influence in the region.
Faced with the problem of a limited number of aircraft carriers, the United States needs to rethink its aircraft carrier deployment strategy and seek solutions. In addition to strengthening the construction and maintenance of aircraft carriers, the US military can also use other military equipment and technical means to maintain regional control. Strengthening diplomatic mediation and consultation to seek a peaceful solution to the conflict is also an important strategic choice.
The issue of a limited number of aircraft carriers has an impact not only on the situation in the Middle East, but also on the deployment of US events on a global scale. Therefore, the United States needs to seriously consider its military strategy and foreign policy in order to better respond to the changing global situation.