Russia is being cornered! Chen Fengying: The Indian media are not satisfied with it.
In this international arena, a silent contest is brewing between Russia and China. The clouds of the war in Ukraine loom over Russia, and the massive military aid from Western countries has created huge external pressure on Russia, and the activities of NATO's AWACS aircraft have made Russia feel that it cannot escape surveillance. Why is all this happening? And how do we respond?
First of all, looking back at the impact of the war in Ukraine on Russia, tens of billions of dollars in aid, surveillance by commercial satellites, and the opening of military-grade GPS signals have all put Russia in a difficult position. Strategically, Russia has successfully launched a nuclear-powered satellite, designed to counter the enemy's satellite systems. However, technological dilemmas and challenges have made Russia feel the gap with China. China's technology is already leading the way in the field of ultra-long-range air-to-air missiles, while Russia faces a technological disconnect and a lack of engineering capabilities. As a result, Russia had to take action, vowing to develop missiles capable of striking AWACS aircraft.
Among them, the technical characteristics of early warning aircraft and the difficulty of attack have become an important aspect of competition. As an important part of the battlefield, AWACS aircraft has extremely high strategic value and technical complexity. Its radar technology has powerful detection capabilities and anti-jamming capabilities, and enemy aircraft can be detected at a long distance, even the best fighters cannot escape its surveillance. Therefore, in order to successfully strike at AWACS aircraft, it is necessary to have a missile with an ultra-long range and strong anti-jamming capabilities. However, at present, Russia's technology in this area is relatively lagging behind, and it is far from the level of China. The PL-17 missile became an air-to-air missile with ultra-long range and high accuracy, which was a mortal threat to AWACS aircraft. When used with the J-20 fighter, it has formed a powerful strike force.
China's technological advantage lies in its all-round strike capability against AWACS aircraft, which gives it greater deterrence and operational superiority on the battlefield. The PL-17 missile adopts the ultimate drag-reducing design, is large in size and has an ultra-long range, and can carry out surprise attacks without being detected by enemy AWACS aircraft. The J-20 fighter is equipped with an advanced electro-optical targeting system, which is capable of detecting targets in a passive manner and transmitting fire control data to achieve precise coordination with PL-17 missiles. In addition, the special ballistic design of the PL-17 missile makes it in the blind zone of the AWACS radar at the end of the attack, which increases the probability of a successful strike.
In general, the competition between Russia and China in the field of military science and technology is intensifying. In the context of the war in Ukraine, Russia is facing unprecedented external pressure, while China, with its strong technological strength and strategic planning, has gradually emerged as a technological rival of Russia. This competition is not only a contest of technology, but also a game of excellence and international pattern. In such a competition, who will be able to make greater breakthroughs in the field of technology, and who will occupy a more important position on the international stage?
How will the rest of the world respond in this process? Will Western countries increase their support for places like Ukraine? Will Southeast Asian countries strengthen their cooperation with China as a result? These issues will be the focus of the future. At the same time, the development of technology will also bring new challenges and opportunities to international relations. As China's technological prowess continues to grow, so will its influence on the global stage. Russia, on the other hand, will face even more pressure to find new partners and development paths.
In this context, the international community needs to pay closer attention to the interaction between scientific and technological development and international relations in order to meet future challenges and changes. The night under Hongmeng envelops every corner of the world, and the light of technology will be the dawn of dawn. The competition between Russia and China in the field of military science and technology is only a microcosm of the changes in the international landscape, and in this contest, all countries in the world will play an important role. Let us wait and see, witness the future development together, and work together for a peaceful and stable world.