https://readfomag.com/2017/01/09/09-janu...ndicators/
Quote:In an Executive Intelligence Summary from last month, I pointed out two additional indicators that bolster the case for a potential conflict with China and Russia. I didn’t see these two stories reported anywhere other than in military channels, and certainly not through the mainstream media. But they’re significant and I want you to know about them.
The potential for conflict with both Russia and China are scenarios I’m watching closely, because a war with either of these “near peer†competitors would likely involve cyber activity which could absolutely target us here at home. Although cyber attacks would likely focus on military command and control targets, we can’t rule out the possibility that our internet and other critical infrastructure won’t be targeted in the process. I’ve explained why and in greater detail in previous EXSUMs. Now on to the indicators…
The first is that the US Navy will be unveiling a new strategy for surface combat as early as today, which is just two years after their move to what’s called distributed lethality. That means that Navy ships, instead of operating in one mass formation, will break up into several smaller formations. This focus on splitting a large formation into small groups and increasing lethality means that adversaries will have more numerous target groups as opposed to one mass formation. And given electronic warfare and the capability to present decoy targets to adversary targeting systems, the US Navy is betting that they’ll be harder to hit as a result. The carrier strike groups will remain operational, but will launch aircraft and missiles from the rear of a sea battle, while distributed formations stay closer to the fight. This is most likely in response to recent Chinese weapons developments, which includes a series of upgrades to anti-ship missiles, and the expectation that a naval conflict is growing more likely. China’s strategy is to use long-range air-to-air and anti-ship missiles in what’s called an anti-access/area denial strategy. I’ll be paying close attention this week to see what comes of the Navy’s new strategy in response.
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