Army CHINA is preparing hundreds of kamikaze drones on the basis of J-6 fighters for a potential massive strike on Taiwan. The goal is to deplete the island's air defence system. This is evidenced by satellite imagery and analyses by defence experts.
Hundreds of UAVs near the Taiwan Strait
According to satellite imagery, hundreds of converted J-6s are deployed at China's forward air bases along the Taiwan Strait. These aircraft have been turned into kamikaze drones for massive attacks.
Air defence attrition strategy
The Chinese plan to force Taiwan to spend expensive missiles on cheap UAVs. This should deplete the island's air defence operators and resources.
The Chinese army expects that after the massive use of J-6 drones, the main forces will be able to strike at key Taiwanese targets. The tactic is aimed at reducing the effectiveness of defence before the main offensive.
Context.
The conversion of old J-6 fighters into drones has been going on for several years. Analysts believe that this is part of China's preparations for a possible full-scale invasion of Taiwan.
It is estimated that China has hundreds of old J-6s in storage that can be quickly refitted as kamikaze drones for massive attacks.
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