Despite the international focus on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, China remains the 'pacing challenge' — or the nation that threatens to surpass the U.S. — according to strategic documents the Pentagon released Thursday.
By Eleanor WatsonDespite the international focus on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, China remains the"pacing challenge" — or the nation that threatens to surpass the U.S. — according to strategic documents the Pentagon released Thursday.
Since the last National Defense Strategy was released in 2018, the security environment"has unfortunately only continued to deteriorate," a senior defense official told reporters Thursday. China and Russia are identified as the"pacing challenge" and"acute threat" in the document, but it also takes note of North Korea and Iran. Austin said other serious threats include North Korea's expanding nuclear and missile capabilities, as well as Iran's movement on its nuclear program and export of drones to Russia.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Russia notifies US of expected 'Grom' nuclear drillsRussia informs US about its plans to carry out annual exercises of its nuclear forces, a decision Washington says lowers risk of miscalculation at a time of 'reckless' nuclear rhetoric
Lire la suite »
Putin admits Russia is facing 'issues' in the Ukraine warInsider tells the global tech, finance, markets, media, healthcare, and strategy stories you want to know.
Lire la suite »
Biden warns Russia not to use a tactical nuclear weapon | CNN PoliticsPresident Joe Biden said Russia would be making a 'serious, serious mistake' should it deploy a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine, his latest warning to President Vladimir Putin against escalating the months-long conflict.
Lire la suite »
Russia launches cargo spacecraft toward International Space Station (video)Russia's Progress 82 freighter will arrive at the orbiting lab on Thursday (Oct. 27).
Lire la suite »
Russia tries to sell allies on 'dirty bomb' threat amid nuclear war fear'I'm not guaranteeing you that it's a false-flag operation yet, don't know. But it would be a serious, serious mistake,' President Joe Biden said on Tuesday.
Lire la suite »