US defense industry vulnerable to China, government watchdog warns
Many components used in key weapon systems are being manufactured by China and other countries with adversarial aims to the U.S., GAO warned in a report.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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A Chinese blockade could cripple Taiwan’s electricity, war game warns
“Energy is the weakest element in Taiwan’s resilience against coercion,” warns a report by the U.S.-based Center for Strategic and International Studies.
By Michael Peck
Why more vets should work in shipyards, according to Marine leader
A dearth of workers is the biggest challenge for the U.S. shipbuilding industry, naval advocates say.
Final defense policy bill advances AUKUS, Taiwan training
The compromise bill includes authorizations for AUKUS and Taiwan troop training plus a new nuclear program and special Ukraine inspector general.
What can the world expect in 2024?
From the Pentagon to Yemen to the South China Sea, defense leaders around the world cover some of the most significant issues in their forecast for 2024.
By Chris Martin
What China’s increasing use of military over diplomacy means for US
The change follows a decades-long modernization of China's military to create a "world class" force
From Trump to Congress, Republican defense orthodoxy crumbles
President Trump's America First shadow threatens to overtake the GOP's Reaganite defense orthodoxy with more scrutiny on military budgets and allies.
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The Pentagon needs fresh ideas for evading Taiwan logistics pitfalls
U.S. leaders must craft an integrated approach to airpower in the Indo-Pacific that accounts for an inherently unfavorable geography.
By Maximilian Bremer and Kelly Grieco