US Media: US Military Leaders: Long-term Strategic Competition with China Is Deeply Reshaping US Military Readiness Priorities
Senior US military officials stated on Wednesday, April 15, before the US Congress that the long-term strategic competition with China is profoundly transforming the focus of US military readiness. They emphasized that the US military must accelerate training, maintenance, and weapon upgrades to prepare for potential high-intensity conflicts that could erupt in Taiwan or along the First Island Chain in the future.
The House Armed Services Committee's Subcommittee on Readiness held a hearing on the defense budget request for fiscal year 2027. Senior officers from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force testified, unanimously identifying China as the "pacing threat" (Pacing Threat), stating it is the primary driver behind the US military’s adjustments in force structure, logistics systems, training models, and weapons modernization.
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Issues such as maintenance backlogs, "right to repair," and civilian workforce attrition have also drawn attention
Source: vov
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