The change in the number of China's People's Liberation Army has aroused people's attention, from more than 6 million troops at its peak to more than 2 million now, does the reduction in the size of the army mean that the strength in wartime is insufficient? In the face of increasing international tensions, will these armies be able to meet the needs of the country? Is there a need for an arms buildup?
At present, the United States has waged various forms of war against our country, but these means have not brought our country to its knees. And in the face of the future, a real battle may be inevitable. But is China's existing military strength sufficient to meet the tasks of future wars? There is a complex issue involved.
Today, China's army has been transformed from seven major military regions into five major theaters, and not only has its number been reduced, but even its basic combat units have been changed from divisions to brigades. At present, the Chinese army has only 13 group armies with a total strength of about 1.3 million troops, and the total number of air and navy personnel is only about 2 million. Will an army of this size be enough for future wars?
As a matter of fact, China has been thinking about the issue of disarmament, and since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, disarmament has always accompanied the development of China. But disarmament does not mean a decline in power. In the 21 st century, with the development of information-based warfare, the way the military fights has changed. Today's militaries are more focused on precision lethality than relying solely on numbers. With the use of high-tech equipment, China's military strength has been greatly enhanced.
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For example, now our artillery units use truck guns, which can be operated by only one person, which greatly increases combat efficiency. And the use of artillery and missiles has multiplied the combat effectiveness of the troops. Therefore, the reduction in the number of armed forces is actually aimed at strengthening the scientific and technological strength of national defense, thereby enhancing the overall combat effectiveness.
Generally speaking, the reduction in the number of troops does not mean a decline in combat effectiveness, on the contrary, it is an inevitable trend for our first team to move toward information-based and intelligent operations, and it is a correct choice to adapt to the changes in today's war pattern.