20 Japanese companies are listed by China for control, and the list hides a big fish, which will greatly affect Japan's warships!
China has added 20 Japanese entities to the "controlled list" this time. After looking at the list, Dao Ge found that there is a real "big fish" hidden in it, which might directly "cut off" Japan's future shipbuilding plans.
The most eye-catching and far-reaching item on this list is Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI) and its related affiliated companies. Why is it called a "big fish"? Because IHI almost monopolizes the production of the "heart" of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force's main warships - the LM2500IEC gas turbine.
For destroyers and frigates, whether they can run fast or have good maneuverability depends entirely on the power system. The LM2500 series gas turbine is a "hard currency" in the global navy. The IEC model produced in Japan under authorization is the standard equipment for Japan's Aegis destroyers and general destroyers. In short, without IHI's gas turbines, those so-called "strongest in Asia" warships would just be piles of steel shells floating on the sea.
IHI's relationship with China is too deep. For a long time, IHI has had a vast supply chain network in China. From aerospace components to energy and environmental equipment, as well as industrial machinery and automotive parts, China is not only an important market for IHI but also an indispensable component supply base. Many core components, raw materials, and even semi-finished products are manufactured by Chinese companies and then transported back to Japan for final assembly into gas turbines.
This time, almost all IHI-related companies have been put on the "prohibited list." This clearly shows that it is serious. It means that Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries can no longer obtain those low-cost and high-quality components; one production line cannot produce a complete gas turbine without several special valves or high-temperature alloy blades. Although Japan has the technology, it is difficult to find alternatives in terms of cost and capacity in a short period of time.
Worse still, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has also been fully listed. The position of Mitsubishi Shipbuilding in Japan's shipbuilding industry needs no explanation; it is the main contractor for large military ships, especially high-end vessels. If IHI is cut off from the "heart," then Mitsubishi Shipbuilding is tied up with the "hands." Mitsubishi Shipbuilding also relies heavily on Chinese steel, electronic components, and various supporting equipment. Now, Takayama Hayana must be "happy."
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1857990563545227/
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