CRUX's video: Republicans Warn Of Weak Indo-Pacific Bases Say 90 Of US Aircraft Could Be Immobilised On Ground

In a letter dated May 8, US lawmakers raised serious alarms regarding the vulnerability of US military bases in the Indo-Pacific region. Lawmakers warned that recent war games analysis suggested the US could lose up to 90% of its aircraft in a potential conflict with China. Moreover, the loss of 90% of US aircraft could come on the ground, as opposed to in aerial engagements, according to US lawmakers. This risk was attributed mainly to inadequate hardened aircraft shelters and insufficient base protection measures. In their letter, Republican lawmakers noted the critical need for immediate action to address the glaring deficiencies in base security. 00:00 - INTRODUCTION 01:24 - CHINESE STRIKES COULD “IMMOBILISE” CRITICAL US AIR ASSETS 03:36 - CAN HARDENED SHELTERS OFFER COMPLETE PROTECTION? n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Telegram: https://bit.ly/3fnlLua Follow CRUX on Instagram (@crux.india): https://bit.ly/3qSFx1K Follow CRUX on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Lte7iF with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com https://bit.ly/2Y4QccL Also watch: Crux Decode: https://bit.ly/3MjzIoG Crux+ : https://bit.ly/35mm97B Crux Most Watched: https://bit.ly/3KhJ8iX