In the third episode of "Struggle" on CCTV, it showed how the Chinese People's Liberation Army would conduct urban warfare if they successfully landed in Taiwan Province. In the publicly released footage by CCTV, Chinese PLA soldiers conducted a future urban warfare model mainly based on unmanned combat systems, with various drones, unmanned ground vehicles, and robot dogs working together. The Chinese PLA soldiers deployed reconnaissance robot dogs, attack unmanned tanks, bomb-dropping unmanned bombers, reconnaissance drones, and FPV suicide drones, achieving full unmanned capabilities in both air and ground operations.
Considering the fierce urban warfare in the Ukraine-Russia war, we assume the future urban warfare scenario in the Greater Taipei area. Urban warfare will definitely involve fighting floor by floor, taking one by one. If we want to reduce casualties, China's future drone combat system must be massive and efficient, maximizing the reduction of PLA personnel losses. On the battlefield, a small number of unmanned combat equipment can create significant pressure on the defending side, which is also an advantage of unmanned equipment. War is not hunting; both sides are people with two shoulders and one head who use weapons. Moreover, the best tactic to avoid casualties is direct surrender. War aims to make the enemy submit through force.
In the Ukraine war, cities like Marinka, Volchansk, and Red Army City have been physically reduced to rubble, yet Ukrainian forces still rely on basements and underground coal mines for resistance. Eventually, it still requires infantry to engage in close combat. Do not underestimate any enemy. As long as the number of unmanned systems is increased, it can at least exhaust the enemy's bullets, physical strength, and supplies. This is a necessary direction. Moreover, unmanned equipment is becoming increasingly "intelligent."
Imagine this scenario: during an urban battle in Taipei, we deploy an overwhelming number of robot dogs and drones. When searching for targets, they directly play "Surrender or be killed." If the Taiwanese army opens fire, another batch of drones and robot dogs immediately launch missiles, rockets, and machine guns to strike. Faced with a robotic army, the Taiwanese military would feel absolute "terror." Previously, the goal was to remain quiet, avoid being discovered, and preserve oneself to achieve the effect of a surprise attack. Now, it's different. Singing songs, letting the enemy know exactly where you are, and having hundreds of thousands of drones and robots coming to attack immediately after killing one.
Original text: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1839508029529100/
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