In 2024, China Science and Technology has made great achievements, achieving a comprehensive leadership in the fields of fifth-generation aircraft, Aegis surface warships, land forces, and missiles. This success means that the squadron has reached a new height in military strength and has demonstrated strong military strength and technical capabilities.
In the field of fifth-generation aircraft, China's J-20 fighter has surpassed the American F-22 and has become one of the world's top fighters. This fighter has significant advantages in stealth performance, informatization and intelligence level, flight performance and airborne **. On surface ships, China's 055 has become the most powerful Aegis warship in the world, with its technical level 10 years ahead of the United States, and has become the benchmark for the next generation of destroyers in the United States, Japan, South Korea and other countries. China's army equipment is also constantly upgrading, and the level of ** has been significantly improved.
However, as mentioned in the article, China's military science and technology has made great achievements, but it also faces similar problems as the United States - * the replacement is slowing down, and the research and development cycle of new technologies is becoming longer.
1.Long R&D cycle of new technologies: With the continuous development of technology, the R&D cycle of a new generation of first-class equipment has become longer. The research and development of new technologies requires a huge investment of money and manpower, as well as a complex process of testing and validation. Therefore, even though China has achieved a comprehensive leading position in some fields, it still faces huge challenges in the research and development of a new generation of advanced equipment.
2.Advanced equipment is advanced enough: China's military science and technology level has reached a very high level, and many advanced equipment is advanced enough that there is no urgent need to upgrade it. For example, the Chinese 055 and 054B frigates are technically capable of meeting current needs and there is no urgent need to update them.
3.Lack of competitive pressure from competitors: China Technology has no rivals in many fields. As a global military power, the United States has always been the target of China's technological catch-up, but now China has surpassed the United States, so it lacks the competitive pressure of its opponents and slows down the pace of upgrading.
The Chinese J-10 fighter is a good example, although its level is comparable to that of the American F-16C D, but because of the lack of competitive pressure from opponents, the installation of the J-10A has not changed the situation of the Chinese Air Force's backward fighter jets. The research and development process of the J-20 fighter is more rigorous, and it took many years before it was installed in the army in 2017. This shows that China Science and Technology needs longer time and high-intensity research and development in the face of the upgrading of a new generation of equipment.
The development of science and technology has changed from a backward catch-up to a leading position today. However, in the process of achieving global military science and technology leadership, China faces some new challenges and trends.
1.Improvement of innovation ability: China's military science and technology development needs to be more innovative, no longer just to catch up with the pace of other countries. In the absence of a reference object, creating a scientific and technological level that has been ahead of the world for 20 or even 30 years has become the goal of China's leading scientific and technological development.
2.Application of new technologies: With the rapid development of military science and technology, the application of new technologies has become the key to the development of military science and technology. China needs to increase the research and application of new technologies, especially in the fields of gas turbine technology, integrated electric propulsion system, new vertical launch system, electromagnetic railgun, laser, kinetic energy, missile technology, and ship design. The application of these technologies will further enhance the level of science and technology in China.
3.Improvement of independent research and development capabilities: The development of China Science and Technology needs to improve its independent research and development capabilities and reduce its dependence on external technologies. This will help protect and enhance China's military science and technology secrets, and enhance China's voice in the field of military science and technology.
In 2024, China Technology has made great achievements and reached the world's leading level. However, the slowdown in the upgrading of military technology and the extension of the R&D cycle remain challenges for China. China needs to continue to increase investment in research and development of military science and technology, and improve its independent research and development capabilities to maintain its leading position in military science and technology. At the same time, the development of military science and technology requires strengthening the ability to innovate and the application of new technologies to meet the needs of national defense and military construction. The development of science and technology will undoubtedly provide strong support for the realization of the goal of the people's army - the defense of the stars, the sea and the earth.