In the past, we have repeatedly emphasized China's great advantage in the field of cheap manufacturing. And the recent situation on the battlefield in Ukraine has once again proved this, highlighting that this is an extremely important war potential. China, the United States and Russia are closely linked to China's ** chain in the fields of drones and traversing aircraft. The U.S. "National Interest" published an article by Irish economist Philip Pilkington, which crosses the border to study the phenomenon of "war commodification", pointing out that the rise of low-cost military equipment is posing a challenge to the military strategy of Western countries.
For example, the cost of one Lancet cruise missile is about 3$50,000, its production is relatively easy and efficient. In comparison, a Leopard 2 main battle tank costs about $11 million and is produced at a slower pace. If purchasing power parity is taken into account, one Leopard 2 tank can be exchanged for 683 Lancet drones. If the Lancet drone is produced by a Chinese company, the cost can be reduced to $10,000, which also means that the use of Western main battle tanks in warfare becomes meaningless.
The accessories of the traversal machine, which is widely used on the battlefield in Ukraine, are purchased from commercial drone shelf products, and the assembly cost is between 1,500 yuan and 100 million yuan, which can also be used to destroy tanks, armored vehicles, artillery and other expensive platforms, and its input-output ratio is often more than 1:1000. For example, the home-made rockets fired by Hamas at Israel cost $800, while the Iron Dome, which Israel used to intercept them, cost $40,000 to $50,000 each. All this shows that in the era of cheap **, a large-scale war of attrition will make the high-tech ** helpless.
If the future great power war involves both high-end confrontation and the use of cheap weapons, traditional armies such as the US military will bear the brunt of the unbearable situation. And China, with a strong cheap ** industrial chain and the use of low-cost equipment, crushed the opponent to a desperate situation.
In order to create a more favorable war posture, China needs to take the following measures:
1. Plan the best list produced by private enterprises, and be ready for large-scale procurement at any time. The military can establish a database to maintain low-speed procurement and help enterprises build a cheap chain.
2. Establish low-cost strikes that match China's space-based satellite reconnaissance network, targeting U.S. military targets on the first and second island chains. Promote the development of medium and long-range low-cost strikes, pursue scale effects, and ensure the maturity of the tactical system.
3. Maintain a unique chain advantage in low-cost warfare and prevent cultivating opponents. China should be the world's best accessories module for many years, to establish an absolutely leading cheap accessories chain.
Fourth, establish an unmanned, low-cost first-class experimental force to quickly promote new tactics. Experiment with low costs** within the army and establish an input-output evaluation and replication mechanism.
Fifth, formulate a low-cost strike plan for the liberation of the island of Taiwan, and develop a low-cost and unmanned strike plan suitable for the battlefield. Ensure the formation of a full-fledged and cheap tactical system in the grassroots troops.
In general, China's efforts in cheap ** production need to be focused in two directions: long-range and the liberation of Taiwan. It is essential to maintain its advantage over cheap *** chains to ensure that in future conflicts, China is better able to make better use of this strategic resource.
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