There are, according to some current reports like this one that say the allies in the South China Sea are about to increase navigation patrols there. With China militarizing some of these islands (while blaming the U.S for the buildup of military in the area) there is an ever increasing chance that one or the other will blink or shoot. My bet is on the latter.
Too many radars attached to guns and missiles make a very unstable situation. None of the countries will back down and the U.S. Is in a state of defense after not doing much over the last eight years. The increasing ops tempo has proven the strain of reduced forces and an uncertain mission, leading to pressures on crews that have produced mistakes. The Chinese were quick to indicate those ships are a navigation hazard for that very reason. They never miss a trick do they?
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