People's Liberation Army troops demonstrate an attack during a visit by Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to China, Aug. 16, 2017. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Dominique A. Pineiro
Michael Peck, National Interest: 7 Signs that China's Military is Becoming More Dangerous
Chinese military power is expanding beyond its Western Pacific backyard--and beyond.
Western media seized on a new Pentagon report that Chinese bombers are training to strike deep into the Western Pacific, including Guam, the Philippines and Japan.
But China's military is improving in numerous other ways, according to "Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China 2018," a report that the Pentagon is required to deliver to Congress each year.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 21, 2018
DoD Report Details China’s Growing Military, Economic Power -- US Department of Defense
Pentagon report: China’s space program ‘continues to mature rapidly’ -- Space News
Xi Jinping calls for 'absolute loyalty' from Chinese army -- The Guardian
US sanctions highlight China's civil-military overlap -- Nikkei Asian Review
The Chinese military accidentally tear gassed a town during drills, and the local government was forced to apologize -- Business Insider
Can America Defeat China's Asymmetric Warfare Plans if Conflict Came? -- Larry M. Wortzel, National Interest
No interruption in Turkey-US military relations, says Pentagon -- Hurriyet Daily News
US Not Yet Training Turkish Forces for Joint Patrols in Syria -- VOA
Talking Turkey about the F-35 -- The Strategist
Eyeing U.S., Iran says to boost military might, showcases new fighter jet -- Reuters
Iran must develop military to guard against other powers: president -- Reuters
Race to Lead Israel's Military Heats Up: The Four Men Who Could Be the Next IDF Chief -- Haaretz
Myanmar's Suu Kyi says relations with military 'not that bad' -- Reuters
Brunei's Military Gets a New Air Force Chief -- The Diplomat
Should Rising China-Nepal Military Ties Worry India? -- The Diplomat
Russia shows off flamethrowers, exoskeletons, new jet at military show -- CTV News/AP
Pushing Further into Africa, Russia Signs a New Military Accord -- The New York Times
Russia displays its latest weapons at military show -- AP
Russian hi-tech firm to showcase stealth camouflaging for troops and military hardware -- TASS
German army shows off ailing NATO helicopter -- DW
US Senate emerges as obstacle to Trump’s 'Space Force' -- The Hill
Water bottles, other recycled 3-D printing materials could avoid military supply snags -- Phys.org
Pentagon, US Army nominees cruise through hearing -- Defense News
Report: Air Force General May Be Next Head of Joint Chiefs -- DoD Buzz
Someone Is Waging a Secret War to Undermine the Pentagon’s Huge Cloud Contract -- Defense One
Erik Prince hopeful Bolton more open to contractors for Afghan war -- The Hill
Don’t Let Erik Prince Anywhere Near The War In Afghanistan -- Jared Keller, Task & Purpose
James Mattis says cynicism is cowardice -- Edward Chang, War Is Boring
America Cannot Keep Hoping the Military Will Solve Everything -- Daniel L. Davis, National Interest
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