In this episode of "On Future War," hosts Scott "Roger" Chafian, Mike "Pako" Benitez, and Matt "Flounder" Arny dive into the strategic and controversial world of China's man-made island bases. They discuss the historical locations, construction strategies, and strategic intents behind these "unsinkable carriers.” We explore the military viability, potential vulnerabilities, and the considerable political fallout from building territory in contentious waters.

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'On Future War' is a 12-part series exploring the evolving landscape of military strategy and defense technologies with a focus on the Pacific.

On this inaugural episode, Mike "Pako" Benitez (The Merge) and Scott "Roger" Chafian set the stage by delving into the challenges posed by technologies (including cruise- and hypersonic missiles) to power projection and the sustainability of forward deployed bases in modern, peer-level conflicts.

Brought to you by Authentic Media with the support of Cubic Defense (https://www.cubic.com).

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.