In addition to the atmosphere of conflict in Europe and the Middle East, Security analysts also continue to express concern over the situation in the Indo-Pacific region. There is a growing trend that There will be a confrontation between the US and Chinese navies in the next few years as it becomes clear that The Chinese Navy is upgrading its combat capabilities. Ready to continually increase the number of fleets Especially aircraft carriers, destroyers, and submarines. Previously, no one could compare with the United States in this matter. Of course, if a really bad situation occurs in the future, The measuring point in this matter is who has the greater ability to attack at range beyond line of sight. There is a preliminary assessment that The Chinese Navy will have a high advantage as it will face off as the host. The Chinese fleet had the advantage of returning to shore to pick up supplies. Contains all expended anti-ship missiles in the conflict. which is difficult to replenish in the middle of the sea, however At the Sea Air Space 2024 exhibition in Washington, D.C., in early April, a private company specializing in warship design, Gibbs & Cox, came up with an idea. Is it interesting to carry out improvements? This floating base will help solve problems the Navy faces in the Western Pacific region. That is, there are no safe places to refuel anti-ship missiles. Because of the bases of the US Navy on various islands. All are within range of long-range weapons that will be launched from the mainland. The company’s concept, codenamed MODEP, will modify the rig to be able to accommodate missiles (such as ship-sinking missiles and anti-aircraft missiles) for loading. In the vertical launch pad there are at least 512 launchers, along with two cranes that can transport items weighing 100 tons for transferring items onto and off ships. up to having at least 8.7 million liters of oil stored, or if possible It may also add a dock for repairing damaged warships, something the company aims to do. There are 6 oil rigs in the United States that are no longer needed. And it’s ready to be renovated into a floating base. Gibbs & Cox expects the process to take only two years, at which time the U.S. Navy will be able to resupply anywhere at sea. Because these bases can be driven anywhere. Can travel 200 nautical miles per day (approximately 370 kilometers). Pak Kret click to read column More “Window on the World”
