Thread by @nuwangzi

*Theoretical Thread* #UkraineRussiaWar
What can #China offer to #Russia in its battle against #Ukraine?

China has quite sufficient production capacity, and it can produce as many weapons as long the are orders (demand).
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For example, for equipment such as drones, when Chinese manufacturers fill up their production capacity, what Russia has to consider is not whether China can deliver the goods, but whether they can afford the money once China has fully filled its production capacity. 2/8

What the Russian army needs is micro-drones like the commercial DJI family, which the Russian army will use for reconnaissance. Then there are low-end drones like CH-3/4, which are already low-end models in China, but they are just good for the Russian army.
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If high-end UAVs such as CH-5 or TB-001 will be given to the Russian army, it is still a question of how many qualified UAV operators can be trained with the current quality of the Russian army. The production of these drones itself is not an issue for China.
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Shells:
As for the 122mm and 152mm shells, the former won't be an issue. The 122mm howitzer is one of the main equipment of the PLA, and the production capacity of supporting shells is quite sufficient.
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152mm shells, however, is more problematic. The PLA's 152mm howitzers are about to be retired, and the corresponding 152mm shell production line has basically stopped production, relying on stock ammunition to meet usage needs.
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If Russia needs a large number of 152mm shells, it depends on whether China's inventory is enough. If not, perhaps it's necessary to restart the 152mm shells production line, or directly provide Russia with 155mm artillery systems.
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Anti-UAV systems
Given the usage of drones and UAVs in this combat, perhaps Russia can purchase one of China's several anti-UAV systems - some of them are even combat proven (e.g. Saudi Arabia's Silent Hunter)

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