Tag: defense

Japan Goes on the ‘Offensive-Defensive’

Commentary A Chinese acquaintance asks me about Japan every now and then, particularly why it has been “beefing up” its military in recent years. The other day, she asked me a few questions after reading an article about Japan potentially obtaining a “counter-strike” capability to hit enemy bases or missile launch sites that threaten Japan….


China Seeks to ‘Project Power’, Would Target Guam in Conflict: Experts

China’s communist regime seeks to eject the United States from the Indo-Pacific and project power beyond its borders, according to experts, who said that the U.S. territory of Guam would be central to any Sino-American conflict. “China’s goals in the Indo-Pacific are no secret,” said Patty-Jane Geller, a policy analyst at The Heritage Foundation. “We…


‘We Must Act Now’ to Defend Space Capabilities: US Space Force Commander

Leaders from the military community briefed Congress on April 6 that China and Russia were seeking to Usurp the United States’ strategic advantage by disrupting its space-based infrastructure. New, more resilient satellite systems, they said, were in the works. “Our adversaries are committed to disrupting our strategic advantage in space during crisis and in conflict,”…


Military Leadership Denies Involvement in Reported US Intel Sharing With China

Senior Pentagon officials have denied involvement in the Biden administration’s reported decision to share intelligence with the Chinese Communist Party during the lead-up to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley both said that they did not advise such action or know…


Senator Blasts Pentagon for Acting ‘Contrary to the Spirit of Government Transparency’

Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) called out Pentagon leaders during a defense budget request hearing on April 7 for ongoing failures to produce declassified versions of the reports used to compile and assess the budget. “I think having this hearing without any detailed information about the budget and when we are unable to openly discuss any…


Rep. Gaetz Accuses US Military Leadership of Pandering to ‘Wokeism’ in Heated Exchange With Defense Secretary

A hearing on the Biden administration’s proposed defense budget turned rancorous on April 5, with Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin verbally sparring over the state of America’s hypersonic weapons capabilities. Gaetz said that the hypersonic capabilities of the U.S. military had fallen behind those of the Chinese military, and cited…


China Seeks to ‘Destabilize Nations’ Throughout the World: Gen. Milley

The global political order is becoming more unstable as it is eroded by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), according to the nation’s top military leadership. “The world is becoming more unstable, not less unstable,” said Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley. “The PRC [People’s Republic of China] continues to challenge the…


US Republicans Want Higher Defense Spending, Citing Ukraine and China

WASHINGTON—A group of 40 U.S. Republican members of the Senate and House of Representatives Armed Services Committees urged President Joe Biden to include a 5 percent increase above inflation for defense spending in his proposal for the fiscal 2023 U.S. budget. Biden is expected to announce his budget next week. “As you prepare your fiscal…


Former US Defense Contractor CEO Arrested for Allegedly Exporting Military Technology to China

The owner of a California-based military contractor has been arrested for allegedly breaking federal export laws by exporting sensitive U.S. technology to countries such as China. The 77-year-old Joe Sery, who used to run Tungsten Heavy Powder & Parts (Tungsten Parts), has been indicted on charges of “knowingly and willfully” exporting military intelligence, including data…


US Defense Contractor’s Former CEO Arrested for Allegedly Exporting Military Technology to China

The former owner and chief executive of a California-based military contractor has been arrested for allegedly breaking federal export laws by transferring sensitive U.S. technology to countries such as China. The 77-year-old Joe Sery, who used to run Tungsten Heavy Powder & Parts (Tungsten Parts), has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges…