Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 130: A brief history of China’s nuclear forces
From Cold War-era distrust of the Soviets to Beijing's recent silo buildup, we review some of the ideas and methods that have helped China become the nuclear power it is today.
Policy
China, Russia are eroding the US electronic-warfare advantage, lawmakers say
The Pentagon needs to change its passive approach to spectrum management, EW capabilities, said bipartisan chairs of the Congressional Electromagnetic Warfare Working Group.
Science & Tech
US is losing AI edge to China, experts tell lawmakers
‘China will be able to outspend us if they choose to do so,’ said one former senior Pentagon official.
Threats
China, Russia creating a ‘dangerous world’ with friendlier military relationship, Pacific commander says
Asked about a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, Aquilino said: “With what we have today, I'm confident that they would fail.”
Ideas
What Venezuela’s moonbase vow says about China, Russia, and the USA
Caracas’ participation in the International Lunar Research Station is more than merely symbolic.
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 129: After the NATO summit + a trip to the Pacific
Patrick Tucker explains what he learned during a recent trip to Indo-PACOM headquarters in Hawaii.
Threats
America's Pacific allies want more joint exercises, short-supply munitions
China’s neighbors are learning from the Ukraine war—including the value of long-range fires.
Policy
Tuberville holds on military nominations hurting readiness against China, says Deputy Defense Sec
From NDAA amendments and ‘poison pill’ spending bills to promotion holds, Republicans' efforts are frustrating Pentagon officials.
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Science & Tech
As China ramps up military activity, Pentagon looks to accelerate networked warfare tech and exercises
The U.S. is working to retain “decision advantage” in the Pacific, in anticipation of a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
Science & Tech
China’s Commercial Space Ventures Pose A Variety of Threats, DOD Officials Say
Officials worry China may do for commercial-space capabilities what it did for cheap telecom equipment.
Policy
House, Senate China Hawks Concerned White House Will Let TikTok Stay in the US
Key Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate warned that tweaked language in a new Commerce Department rule could lay the groundwork for TikTok’s proposal to store U.S. users’ data in the country.
Ideas
China Is Gearing Up to Evade Chip-Export Rules
As one avenue for China to illicitly acquire high-end dual use technology dries up, watch for others to expand.
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