Threats
Expect a Chinese show of force against Taiwan soon, says INDOPACOM head
“When something occurs that they don’t like, they tend to take actions,” said Adm. John Aquilino.
Ideas
Taiwanese election may determine whether Beijing opts to force the issue of reunification
Independence on the ballot?
Ideas
Defense One Radio, Ep. 141: Year in review
We take stock of our last 12 months of interviews, featuring conversations with generals, White House officials, researchers, authors, our own reporters, and many more.
Business
Northrop gears up to triple production of E-7 radar
Air Force officials want the radar plane as soon as possible—particularly in the Indo-Pacific.
Science & Tech
New report urges US to look beyond cheap low-earth satellites for missile warning
Tracking hypersonic missiles across oceans is like trying to “find a cup of tea that you’ve dropped into a swimming pool.”
Threats
China is using US-allied exercises to find ‘soft targets’: US Army’s Pacific chief
The PRC is on a “very, very dangerous path,” Gen. Charles Flynn said.
Defense Systems
Use more drones, US tells allies, partners
Especially at sea, and especially in the Indo-Pacific region, the Pentagon’s top regional official said.
Policy