There are projections that the increasingly frequent occurrence of extreme abnormal weather conditions could weaken U.S. military strength.
The U.S.’s advanced detection technology and precision-guided systems are considered significant advantages in military power, but they could significantly decrease accuracy if abnormal weather occurs.
According to Business Insider, on May 20th, one of the biggest challenges facing the U.S. and allied military is overcoming the impacts of climate change.
Precision-guided weapons that utilize GPS and sensors are crucial to the U.S. military’s strategic advantage but are vulnerable to extreme weather events.
Frequent weather anomalies like heavy rain, heat waves, and sandstorms could reduce the accuracy of systems and complicate the development of military strategies. The British think tank RUSI highlighted these challenges in a recent report, stressing the importance of devising strategies to defend against or mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Business Insider noted that as climate change progresses, these extreme weather events are occurring on an increasingly severe scale, and this is not just a short-term issue.
The impact could be even more significant as the U.S. military heavily relies on advanced technologies.
Business Insider concluded that the U.S. faces a significant security threat due to climate change, and experts are urging the Department of Defense to recognize the risks it could pose to the military. Ultimately, it was predicted that technology capable of accurately predicting the impacts of medium to long-term climate change on weather will become increasingly important.
It also pointed out the need to establish systems that allow units on the front lines or far from headquarters to receive real-time weather-related information.
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