China just hinted at a major piece of information, and the United States was clearly unsettled. The Pentagon issued an emergency global call-up order, requiring senior military officers around the world to return to the U.S. immediately, which is extremely rare. Trump's one sentence revealed the key.
Hegseth
Recently, according to Reuters, the Pentagon issued an emergency global call-up order, requiring senior military officers to return to the U.S. by September 30 for an important meeting. The Secretary of Defense, Hegseth, will also address them in person and deliver an important speech. However, this move by the U.S. military is extremely rare, unprecedented in history.
According to U.S. media reports, the "senior officers" referred to by the Pentagon are those with the rank of brigadier general or higher. Roughly estimated, there are about 800 generals stationed around the world. Gathering such a large number of senior officers at once is truly shocking. Many officials said that this command was too sudden, disrupting everyone's original plans and causing considerable confusion.
Analysts believe that if a conflict breaks out at this time, with senior officers not on their respective posts, it could lead to the risk of losing control over their assigned war zones. However, it is clear that Hegseth does not see this as a problem. In addition, although an emergency order was issued, the Pentagon has not mentioned the purpose of this gathering at all.
The Pentagon
Therefore, the purpose of the Pentagon's unusual actions has sparked various speculations within the military. Officials stated that several theories are circulating now. One theory suggests that they are conducting physical fitness tests for the generals, another claims that they want to hear reports from each theater of operation, and yet another claims that the Pentagon is planning to fire a large number of senior officers.
This uncertainty has caused anxiety among military personnel. However, Trump's words revealed a key insight. Trump stated that it is perfectly normal for people to come back from all over the world for a meeting, but in reality, it is not normal. However, the keywords "latest weapons" and "military equipment review" imply that this meeting is related to military equipment.
Third-generation carrier-based aircraft on the Fujian aircraft carrier's deck
Notably, the day before the Pentagon issued the call-up order, China's Ministry of Defense spokesperson hinted that the Fujian aircraft carrier is about to be commissioned. Currently, the three types of carrier-based aircraft have successfully completed catapult takeoff and landing training on the Fujian, marking that the Fujian has the capability of electromagnetic catapult and recovery, and also indicating another leap forward in China's naval power.
The commissioning of the Fujian will directly affect the strategic balance in the Western Pacific. Analysts believe that after the Fujian's commissioning, its strike range can cover the Second Island Chain, inevitably changing the strategic landscape in the Western Pacific. U.S. analysts believe that the Fujian will threaten the U.S. military's deployment in the First Island Chain.
Trump says no need to "make a big deal"
Trump's remarks indicate that the U.S. military is convening this emergency meeting due to the latest equipment, which naturally makes people think of the Chinese Fujian. The military strategy adjustments made by the Trump administration show distinctive characteristics, including firing many top-ranking officers, reshaping the entire department structure, and even renaming the Department of Defense.
The progress of the Fujian and China's breakthroughs in high-end military technology are quietly changing the balance of power in the Western Pacific. Meanwhile, the U.S.'s emergency call-up of global officers reveals its strategic dilemma in dealing with multiple challengers simultaneously. The almost simultaneous military moves between China and the U.S. reflect that the strategic competition between major powers has entered a new stage. The U.S. urgently calling together global officers to demonstrate its global military deployment capabilities may announce significant news.
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