China's People's Liberation Army {PLA} sees U.S. battle networks-which rely heavily on satellites and the Internet to identify targets, coordinate attacks, guide 'smart bombs' and more-as its Achilles' heel.
According to Robert D. Kaplan's book "Asia's Cauldron: The South China Sea and the End of a Stable Pacific," the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China considers the U.S. military's reliance on advanced battle networks, which utilize satellites and the Internet for crucial operations like target identification and coordinating attacks, to be a critical vulnerability. This dependence on technology creates a potential weakness that could be exploited in conflict.
The PLA's perspective highlights the growing focus on cyber capabilities and satellite operations as essential components of modern warfare. By recognizing these systems as an Achilles' heel, China may adapt its strategies to counter these technological advantages and enhance its own military effectiveness in the region, potentially reshaping the dynamics of power in the Pacific.
