Army Hammers Out Multi-Domain Ops Doctrine: Capstone FM 3-0 Due Next Summer

Army Hammers Out Multi-Domain Ops Doctrine: Capstone FM 3-0 Due Next Summer
Army Hammers Out Multi-Domain Ops Doctrine: Capstone FM 3-0 Due Next Summer

Phase Zero isn’t “peace” any more in Army’s capstone doctrine. The new model “recognizes that you’re continuously conducting operations and there is no peace. It’s just competition,” says Rich Creed, head of the Army’s Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate.

STRATCOM Chief Warns Of Chinese ‘Strategic Breakout’

STRATCOM Chief Warns Of Chinese ‘Strategic Breakout’
STRATCOM Chief Warns Of Chinese ‘Strategic Breakout’

“The breathtaking growth and strategic nuclear capability enables China to change their posture and their strategy,” Adm. Charles Richard said.

Army’s IBCS Starts Operational Testing Next Month: SMDC’s Karbler

Army’s IBCS Starts Operational Testing Next Month: SMDC’s Karbler
Army’s IBCS Starts Operational Testing Next Month: SMDC’s Karbler

“It means that our adversaries are growing increasingly bold in their hostile acts of using ballistic missiles cruise missiles and UAS,” Lt. Gen. Karbler said. “They’re crucially bold in their conduct of irresponsible space activities. It means the Joint Force will demand more from the Army’s Space and Missile defense capabilities and expertise going forward.”

Air Force ICBM Chief Wants US-China Military Dialogue

Air Force ICBM Chief Wants US-China Military Dialogue
Air Force ICBM Chief Wants US-China Military Dialogue

“I think the challenge [to establishing nuclear dialogue] is going to be on the Chinese side,” said Maj. Gen. Michael Lutton.

Chinese Execute ‘Huge’ Theater Level Exercise; Russia & PRC Start Joint Exercise

Chinese Execute ‘Huge’ Theater Level Exercise; Russia & PRC Start Joint Exercise
Chinese Execute ‘Huge’ Theater Level Exercise; Russia & PRC Start Joint Exercise

“Everywhere we went, we were confronted with Chinese. They would come up to us in the hotels, out in the streets and just kind of get really in our face,” Marine Maj. Gen. David Furness said of his recent service in East Africa. “And they’d basically tell us, we’re coming after you. They weren’t shy about it at all.”

Congressional Report Could Be Major Step To Strengthen US Defense Supply Chain

Congressional Report Could Be Major Step To Strengthen US Defense Supply Chain
Congressional Report Could Be Major Step To Strengthen US Defense Supply Chain

“Throughout the pandemic, US adversaries like China weaponized supply chain vulnerabilities in a way that threatened Americans’ health and security,” warned Rep. Mike Gallagher.

China’s Nuclear Forces Swell: A Tri-Polar World?

China’s Nuclear Forces Swell: A Tri-Polar World?
China’s Nuclear Forces Swell: A Tri-Polar World?

The combination of a modern long-range bomber (the H-20), and an expanded seaborne ballistic missile force, as well as this massive inflation of the land-based ICBM component, makes China’s nuclear forces look far more like their “hegemonic” counterparts in Russia and the United States than the minimal or limited deterrent presented by French or British nuclear forces.

What Are The Best Ways To Shield Taiwan From A Hungry China?

What Are The Best Ways To Shield Taiwan From A Hungry China?
What Are The Best Ways To Shield Taiwan From A Hungry China?

The trick will be to avoid “a situation in which China believes that it has no alternative but to act,” says RAND’s Michael Mazzar.

Tech Innovation, Spectrum Strategy Among House Markup Priorities

Tech Innovation, Spectrum Strategy Among House Markup Priorities
Tech Innovation, Spectrum Strategy Among House Markup Priorities

The markup comes at a pivotal moment for the US as it intensifies competition — while seeking to avoid conflict — with China, in particular, which senior department officials refer to as the US’s “pacing threat.”

Allies, No-Strings Vaccines, Human Rights, Open Seas: SecDef In Singapore

Allies, No-Strings Vaccines, Human Rights, Open Seas: SecDef In Singapore
Allies, No-Strings Vaccines, Human Rights, Open Seas: SecDef In Singapore

“Unfortunately, Beijing’s unwillingness to resolve disputes peacefully and respect the rule of law isn’t just occurring on the water. We have also seen aggression against India… destabilizing military activity and other forms of coercion against the people of Taiwan… and genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang,” Secretary Austin said.

US Playing Long Game To Pressure China On Cyber Ops: Experts

US Playing Long Game To Pressure China On Cyber Ops: Experts
US Playing Long Game To Pressure China On Cyber Ops: Experts

“It’s part of a larger diplomatic strategy,” cyber policy expert James Lewis said of the US attribution to China for Microsoft Exchange hacks earlier this year.

HASC Task Force: Six Ways To Limit DoD’s Dependence On Chinese Parts

HASC Task Force: Six Ways To Limit DoD’s Dependence On Chinese Parts
HASC Task Force: Six Ways To Limit DoD’s Dependence On Chinese Parts

“The COVID-19 pandemic likewise taught the United States and our allies that adversaries, particularly China, are capable of weaponizing supply chain vulnerabilities to threaten our national security should they choose to,” the Task Force’s report says.

US, Allies, Partners Formally Attribute Exchange Hacks To China

US, Allies, Partners Formally Attribute Exchange Hacks To China
US, Allies, Partners Formally Attribute Exchange Hacks To China

“The PRC’s pattern of irresponsible behavior in cyberspace is inconsistent with its stated objective of being seen as a responsible leader in the world,” a senior administration official said on Sunday night.

‘Sense Of Crisis’ On China-Taiwan: Japan Defense White Paper

‘Sense Of Crisis’ On China-Taiwan: Japan Defense White Paper
‘Sense Of Crisis’ On China-Taiwan: Japan Defense White Paper

Chinese actions in the Pacific are posing a “grave concern” for Japan’s military, a new official paper concludes.