Subsurface detection and reaction is a Japanese strength in both technological and operational terms, and a Chinese weakness, even if (China) quantitatively has a larger subsurface fleet. Corey Wallace More Quotes by Corey Wallace More Quotes From Corey Wallace It further complicates the projection of Chinese military power into the southwestern maritime domain around Japan's Ryukyu islands. Corey Wallace world Will it bother China? Probably, but only in so far that it further complicates the projection of Chinese military power into the southwestern maritime domain around Japan's Ryukyu islands. Corey Wallace top-news Over time, the diversification of Japanese and American bases( individual or joint) will be a trend, the alliance would be more resilient if bases and hardware were more dispersed. Corey Wallace Japan does not have pilots with any experience landing fixed-wing aircraft on carriers. However, this new facility might offer the opportunity over time for Japanese to gain some familiarity with such operations alongside United States -- not only to utilize their own carriers, but for cross decking( sharing) with the United States, having Japanese F-35s on American naval vessels would be quite a signal. Corey Wallace
