23 June 2026

PLA scientists propose a plan to destroy US carrier groups from 3,000km away

South China Morning Post  |  Stephen Chen

PLA scientists have proposed a plan to destroy US carrier groups from 3,000km away, directly responding to the United States' strategic repositioning of its most precious military assets. The US military has quietly pulled these assets, including aircraft carriers, away from Asian coasts, relocating them to distant territories such as Guam in Micronesia.

This move places them far beyond the effective range of most conventional missiles, creating a defensive 'shield' through geographical distance. China’s military, through this scientific proposal, aims to develop a comprehensive strategy specifically designed to attack these now 'out-of-reach' American military assets. The core objective is to negate the advantage of distance, ensuring that US carrier groups remain vulnerable despite their extended operational ranges. This initiative underscores a significant strategic challenge in naval power projection and deterrence, as China seeks to overcome current limitations in long-range strike capabilities against well-defended, distant targets, thereby altering the regional balance of power.

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