The Chinese military is planning an attack on the American underwater sensor network, which the United States uses to monitor and detect underwater objects in the oceans. U.S. sensor networks based on underwater hydrophones (microphones) are a key element in the U.S. naval strategy for detecting and tracking submarines.
In response to this technological threat, Chinese naval officers of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA) suggest systematically trying to neutralize or sabotage this network. The following methods are supposed to be used for this:
- Destruction or damage of underwater microphones,
- Masking and suppression of signals using special means,
- Active use of underwater drones to attack sensor nodes,
- The involvement of a large fleet of commercial fishing vessels for covert interference in the operation of the network.
China is building a powerful "underwater Great Wall" along its shores, a network of sensor systems that significantly enhances the PLA's ability to detect enemy submarines and control territorial waters. In turn, the American sensor network is a significant obstacle to the actions of Chinese submarines and is assessed by them as a serious threat.
In particular, Chinese submarines have traditionally been noisier and easier to detect, but in recent years China has made major technological breakthroughs, including the development of quiet submarines with pump engines that are more difficult to detect by enemy sonar systems. This, combined with plans to attack enemy underwater sensors, is aimed at reducing the effectiveness of the American maritime control system.
Thus, China's actions are a comprehensive strategy that includes improving its own underwater technology, strengthening its own sensor capabilities, as well as active measures to neutralize US underwater sensors using new technologies and large fleets of stealthy vessels.
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