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76 - Are Aircraft Carriers Becoming Obsolete?

The Red Line

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Chinese Submarines Aren't as Good as the Submariners That Are Participating in These Exercises

Chinese submarines aren't as good, generally speaking, as the submarines that are participating in these kinds of exercises. And so if the Chinese are stuck into a position where they are relying upon submarines to be able to approach and destroy the carrier, then it's really going to be hit and miss. If we look at the fact though that China is currently fast-tracking and carrier fleet of its own, do you think that indicates the Beijing may be looking to project military force outside of its current backyard?

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