Here are the current weakness of the PLAN:
1.) Lack of maritime surveillance aircraft/systems.
2.) Lack of true fleet-air defence against both aircraft and sea skimming missiles
3.) Lack of credible ASW assets.
How to remedy:
1.) Buy Bear maritime reconnaisance and more AEW aircraft in the short-term. Developed on systems in the longterm. Drill and practice detecting and locating highly mobile naval battle groups while ensuring reconnaisance asset survivability.
2.) Build more 052C in the short term, develop indeginous SAM systems that can intercept sea skimming missiles. Conduct live fire exercises with multiple target drones that emulate the flight profile of a modern anti-ship missile.
3.) Build more ASW frigates, Airborne ASW planes, and more subs. Develop or acquire up to date sonar systems. Conduct exercises on how to prosecute modern SSN subs.
1.) Lack of maritime surveillance aircraft/systems.
2.) Lack of true fleet-air defence against both aircraft and sea skimming missiles
3.) Lack of credible ASW assets.
How to remedy:
1.) Buy Bear maritime reconnaisance and more AEW aircraft in the short-term. Developed on systems in the longterm. Drill and practice detecting and locating highly mobile naval battle groups while ensuring reconnaisance asset survivability.
2.) Build more 052C in the short term, develop indeginous SAM systems that can intercept sea skimming missiles. Conduct live fire exercises with multiple target drones that emulate the flight profile of a modern anti-ship missile.
3.) Build more ASW frigates, Airborne ASW planes, and more subs. Develop or acquire up to date sonar systems. Conduct exercises on how to prosecute modern SSN subs.