China’s ability to blockade Taiwan’s key harbors and airports presents a “grave” threat to the self-governed island, according to a new report released by Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense. The report outlines how the Chinese regime’s military, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), could prevent the United States and its allies from assisting Taiwan during an…
China’s Ability to Blockade Taiwan’s Key Harbors Poses ‘Grave Challenge’, Island’s Defense Ministry Says
November 9, 2021
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Titans’ Defense Shines in Dominant Win Over Rams
In their first game without star running back Derrick Henry, the Tennessee Titans went into Los Angeles on Sunday night and used their defense to control the Rams in an impressive 28–16 win. Tennessee (7–2) won its fifth straight game despite gaining just 194 total yards. But its defense sacked Matthew Stafford five times and…
Republicans Introduce Bill to Fund Taiwan’s Military Development
November 5, 2021
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Republicans introduced a bill on Nov. 4 that would provide $2 billion annually to bolster deterrence efforts in Taiwan and to strengthen the island’s capacity to defend itself from aggression by mainland China. The Taiwan Deterrence Act was introduced by Sens. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), John Corbyn…
‘We’d Probably Lose’ a War Over Taiwan: Rep. Gallagher
October 29, 2021
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The United States military is not currently prepared to win a war with China over Taiwan, according to Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.). “It’s clear to me that if we went to war in the Taiwan Strait tomorrow, we’d probably lose,” Gallagher said. “It’s also clear to me that the threat horizon for the Taiwan scenario…
‘Poison Frogs’: US Urged to Make Taiwan Islands Too ‘Painful’ for China to Seize in Response to War Game Results
October 27, 2021
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The United States would have little recourse if China invaded one of the minor islands controlled by Taiwan, according to a new report by Center for a New American Security (CNAS), a Washington-based think tank. The report analyzed the results of a virtual war game carried out by the CNAS Gaming Lab that sought to…
Explainer: What Are Hypersonic Weapons and Why Do They Matter?
October 19, 2021
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News Analysis Talk of a new arms race between the United States and China has rapidly increased since a recent report by the Financial Times asserted that China had tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic weapon. But what are hypersonic weapons? How do they work? Who has them? And why does it matter? What are Hypersonic Weapons?…
Pentagon Chief in Vietnam to Advance Ties but Rights Concerns Linger
July 29, 2021
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HANOI—U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sought on Thursday to nudge forward security ties with Vietnam that have been slowly deepening as both countries watch the Chinese regime’s activities in the South China Sea with growing alarm. Despite closer military relations, more than four decades after the Vietnam War ended in 1975, President Joe Biden’s administration…
With Eye on China, Pentagon Chief Heads to Southeast Asia
July 27, 2021
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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin became the first member of President Joe Biden’s cabinet to visit Southeast Asia this week, seeking to emphasize the importance Washington places on fortifying ties in the region while pushing back against China. Austin arrived in Singapore on Tuesday at the start of his southeast Asia tour. He was greeted…
Budget Plan Shows Pentagon Not a Biden Administration Priority, Experts Say
WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden’s budget request for fiscal year 2022 made it clear that defense is not his top priority at a time when the Chinese communist regime builds its military power, posing a threat to U.S. security interests. The president’s budget released on May 28 for the fiscal year 2022 seeks $752.9 billion for national defense,…
Pentagon Chief Calls for ‘New Vision’ for American Defense
NAVAL STATION PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii—In his first major speech as Pentagon chief, Lloyd Austin on Friday called for developing a “new vision” for American defense in the face of emerging cyber and space threats and the prospect of fighting bigger wars. Reflecting President Joe Biden’s promise to put diplomacy first in dealing with foreign policy…
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