STRENGTH & STEEL US military stages biggest EVER ‘elephant walk’ with supersonic jets, helicopters & drones in show of force to China
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By Sayan Bose
May 11, 2025
THE US has staged its biggest military attack formation ever - showcasing supersonic stealth jets, attack helicopters and military drones.
The show of power, dubbed "Elephant Walk", was formed using 53 US military aircraft and was put up in a display at the US military base in Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan.
The US has conducted an 'elephant walk' as a show of force against China. Credit: Public Affairs Journeyman / Snr Airman Tyley Meyer
The show of power was formed using 53 US military aircraft. Credit: Public Affairs Journeyman / Snr Airman Tyley Meyer
Pictures of the formation, which was conducted just 400miles off the coast of China, captured multiple US fighter jets in a tight formation.
They were put behind advanced military choppers and were flanked by air defence systems on both sides.
Attack drones and naval aircraft were a part of the formation, while larger aircraft were staged behind the fighter jets' formation.
The military spectacle featured a wide array of advanced military aircraft, including 24 US Air Force F-35As, eight U.S. Air Force F-15Es, six HH-60 Jolly Green IIs choppers.
Two MQ-9 Reapers, two MC-130J Commando IIS and six KC-135 Stratotankers were also present.
The formation was guarded by two US Army MIM-104 Patriot air defence systems.
US military's 18th Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant Brandon Wolfgang said: "An elephant walk like this sends a message you can’t ignore—it shows our Airmen, allies, and adversaries that we’re united, capable, and ready."
Meanwhile, 18th Wing Commander Brigadier General Nicholas Evans said the Air Force’s ability to “project airpower” alongside its allies “demonstrates our commitment to the alliance with Japan and to maintaining stability across the Indo-Pacific.”
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The military formation is understood to be one of the largest in recent history.
In 2020, a 52-aircraft formation was put up for display at Hill Air Force Base in Utah.
It comes after a top US admiral has warned that China will soon be able to defeat the US in a war over Taiwan.
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Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel Paparo, raised the alarm at the McCain Institute’s annual Sedona Forum in Arizona on Friday.
The admiral said that while the US would defeat China in a war over Taiwan now, it may soon lose its advantage, as reported by the Financial Times.
Paparo said: “The United States will prevail in the conflict as it stands now, with the force that we have right now.”
But he added: “Our trajectory on . . . really every force element that is salient is a bad trajectory.”
China has ramped up its production of weapons including warships and submarines - and the US doesn't seem to be able to keep up.
According to Paparo, for every 1.8 warships made in the US each year China builds an impressive six.
China’s aircraft carrier Liaoning takes part in a military drill. Credit: Reuters
And for every 1.4 submarines made in the US, it builds two.
The warning comes as China continues to expand its military exercises around Taiwan, as fears of an invasion mount.
Paparo fueled fears of an attack, saying that Beijing is rehearsing "the full spectrum of military operations" - from a direct invasion of the island to a naval blockade.
This comes as Taiwan reported at least 19 Chinese warships as well as the large Shandong aircraft carrier patrolling nearby last month.
When asked whether the US would support military intervention in Taiwan, he responded: “A lesson in history is that people are always saying America will never get in a fight, but it’s not the track record.”
But if China continues to ramp up its weapons production the US may not be able to protect the island.
And China may have more weapons than previously thought.
Google Maps images exposed China's secret submarine fleet back in April.
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The base - dubbed the First Submarine Base - is located 18km east of Qingdao in the Yellow Sea, meaning there's easy access to the East China Sea and the Sea of Japan.
Shocking Google images show that China is resting at least six active nuclear submarines on the base.
Australian independent naval analyst Alex Luck posted the shocking images to X.
In the post, he said that five nuclear-powered subs seen on the base were conventionally armed.
The shocking pictures showed six nuke boats massed at a Chinese base.
These included two of the deadly Type 091 submarines, two Type 093A and one chillingly unidentified submarine.
Tensions between China and neighbouring Taiwan have soared in recent years as the threat of war looms. Credit: Getty
Taiwanese tanks parade the streets in Taipei. Credit: AFP
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The United States of America won't display or tell about some spectacular weapon systems that are Star Trekish in nature! So FAFO bad guys, the United States knows the coordinates of your casa.😵
I have to have faith in my brave men and women of the military.. there has been many changes in recent times. The grass, I feel has been mowed... and most, not all the snakes have been exposed if not killed off. This shit is outta hand. I pray for the best and prepare for the worst...