‘Extremely concerned’: American generals raise alarm over Iran’s tightening ties with Russia, China

‘Extremely concerned’: American generals raise alarm over Iran’s tightening ties with Russia, China
‘Extremely concerned’: American generals raise alarm over Iran’s tightening ties with Russia, China

“They’re trying to get what they want. They’re trying to replace the West and, moreover, the United States in our access and influence across this crucial continent,” US Africa Command chief Gen. Michael Langley told lawmakers.

Marines’ new warfighting concept focuses on small, agile forces with an eye on China

Marines’ new warfighting concept focuses on small, agile forces with an eye on China
Marines’ new warfighting concept focuses on small, agile forces with an eye on China

The “evolving” stand-in forces concept is “applicable globally” but singles out America’s chief rival.

Invest billions in aerial refueling or lose the China fight: Hudson report

Invest billions in aerial refueling or lose the China fight: Hudson report
Invest billions in aerial refueling or lose the China fight: Hudson report

A new report by the Hudson Institute projects the Pentagon is liable to be outdone by China if it fails to more heavily invested in the Air Force’s aerial refueling capabilities.

US Air Force three-star to Chinese air force: Let’s talk

US Air Force three-star to Chinese air force: Let’s talk
US Air Force three-star to Chinese air force: Let’s talk

Opportunities for the US and Chinese air forces to interface have “dried up” in recent years. That “should cause us a little bit of concern,” the Air Force’s director of staff said Friday.

Navy Secretary’s New Guidance Puts The Target On China

Navy Secretary’s New Guidance Puts The Target On China
Navy Secretary’s New Guidance Puts The Target On China

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro’s new strategic guidance makes abundantly clear the service now views China as its top competitor, more so than Russia.