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Biden, Xi, and the Importance of Guardrails in the US-China Relationship
By Ankit Panda, Catherine Putz, and Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
The United States and China aren’t satisfied with their relationship, but both sides appear to be interested in managing their differences.
US Marine Corps Unveils Transformation Plan Focused on China
By Steven Stashwick
The plan will cut tanks and other traditional weapons to make room for new anti-ship missions.
Critical Technologies and Great Power Competition
By Ankit Panda
Competing effectively with China will require tapping into innovation in critical technologies wherever it may appear.
With an Eye on Great Power Conflict, US Defense Department Releases 2018 National Defense Strategy
By Ankit Panda
First takeaways from the Trump administration's first National Defense Strategy.
US Considers Direct Military Involvement in Fight Against Islamic State-Affiliated Militants in Mindanao
By Ankit Panda
U.S. drone strikes against the Islamic State in the Philippines may not be decisive in terminating the conflict.
US Defense Secretary: North Korea ‘Most Urgent and Dangerous Threat’ to US Security
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Testifying in front of U.S. lawmakers, the Pentagon’s new chief declared North Korea his top security concern.
F-35 Too Expensive: US Air Force Might Buy 72 New F-15 or F-16 Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Air Force is contemplating adding 72 F-15, F-16 or even F-18 fighter aircraft due to low F-35 production rates.
Can the F-35 Beat the F-16 After all?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Pentagon argues that a recently leaked report does not 'tell the entire story.'
Abbottabad 2011: What Really Happened?
By Ankit Panda
Is everything we know about the Osama bin Laden raid wrong?
What China Thinks of the Pentagon’s Report on the Chinese Military
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China's Foreign Ministry voiced “strong opposition” to a recent DoD assessment on Chinese military strength.
What the Pentagon Thinks of China’s Military
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. Department of Defense's 2015 report on China's military offers a detailed look into the PLA.
Confirmed: China Deploys New 'Carrier Killer' Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report by the Office of Naval Intelligence highlights the growing capabilities of the Chinese Navy.
The End of the American Way of War?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. military's technological superiority is slipping, says Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work.
Oops: US Close-Air Support Bomb Doesn't Fit on the F-35
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Plus, the F-35 won't receive the necessary software for full close-air support until 2022.
Pentagon Declassifies Information on Afghan Security Forces
By Franz-Stefan Gady
SIGAR draws attention to discrepancies in ANSF force strength.
Can China Tap Private Sector Innovation in Defense?
By Robert Farley
The United States isn't the only country looking to inject some civilian-sector innovation into defense technology.
US Senate: Chinese Hackers Targeting US Military Contractors
By Shannon Tiezzi
A report by the Senate Armed Services Committee investigates Chinese cyber attacks against Transcom's contractors.
America's 'Military First' Asia Pivot
By Zachary Keck
The Pentagon and U.S. military continue to dominate the so-called pivot to Asia.
The Other DoD Report You May Have Missed: North Korea
Last week the Dept. of Defense released a report on China. Many missed the one on the DPRK.
Top 3 Takeaways from the Pentagon's China Report
“One hopes the Defense Department will take a more textured view of China’s rise than is on display here.”
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