Zachary Keck, National Interest: The Chinese Military's Secret Weapon against America
As Alexander de Tocqueville observed nearly two centuries ago, Americans are by nature an optimistic people. This optimism has often been a source of national strength, propelling us to seek ever greater heights.
In certain instances, however, optimism can be dangerous. One such instance is in dealing with China’s rise. Many Americans have failed to grapple with the magnitude of China’s rise, confident that Beijing will go ultimately go the way of the Soviet Union or Japan in the 1980s. Those making this case can marshall some impressive statistics to bolster their case that America remains far and away the most powerful country in the world. One of the more popular data points they use is defense spending: specifically, that America still spends about four times as much as China on its military.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- July 2, 2017
China's New Destroyer, The U.S. Navy's Anti-Ship Missile Failure, And Preemption -- Anders Corr, Forbes
How China is expanding its military capabilities across the globe -- Harsh V PantHARSH V PANT, Daily O
Taiwan scrambles as Chinese carrier passes en route to Hong Kong -- Reuters
China and Russia Sign Military Cooperation Roadmap -- The Diplomat
Russia’s upgraded radar adapted for operating in Arctic -- TASS
Russian-Chinese drills at Baltic Sea inject novelty into military cooperation — ambassador -- TASS
Gerasimov Doctrine, or How a Russian General Became the West's Biggest Boogieman -- Sputnik
After Attack on IS, Iran Proposes Expanding Missile Program -- VOA
Philippines military says it may use donated Chinese arms in Marawi -- Asia Correspondent
Japan is reportedly arming its F-35 fighters with a missile perfect for targeting North Korean nuclear sites -- Business Insider
South Korea must increase defense spending -- Tom Rogan, Washington Examimer
‘Rogue’ SAS squadron investigated over executions of unarmed Afghan civilians – paper -- RT
BAE Systems gets green light on $4.9 billion deal from UK for anti-sub warfare frigates -- Defense News
British Army is in danger of being reduced to a mere 'gendarmerie', former Chief of the General Staff warns -- The Telegraph
Pentagon Asked To Work Closely With India In Maritime Domain -- NDTV
US destroyer sails close to disputed island in the South China Sea -- CNN
US Army on fast track to get Mobile Protected Firepower into force -- Defense News
Army 3-Star: New Army Weapons -- Built for Major Power War -- Scout Warrior
Navy T-45 Trainers Will Return To Flight In July With Air Supply Fix -- Breaking Defense
Air Force launches investigation into tornado damage of jets at Offutt -- Omaha World Herald
Take a look at how Army snipers zero in on their targets during specialized training -- Business Insider
Congress' defense budget plans point to an uncertain military build up -- Military Times
Senate looks to pause troubled $6 billion Army wireless project -- Washington Examiner
The US Army's Battlefield Networks Are Vulnerable to Russian Jamming -- War Is Boring
Trump's Navy, Army secretary positions remain unfilled as summer recess looms -- Washington Examiner
What Is Behind US Military Decision to Delay the Induction of Transgender Recruits? -- Newsweek
Family of mistress murdered in Panama by US soldier sues army -- NYPost
Government protests release of former CIA officer accused of selling secrets to China -- Richmond Times Dispatch/Washington post
The Real Problem With Building a Bigger Navy -- Sandra Erwin, Scout Warrior
5 Retired Weapons the United States Should Bring Back Right Now -- National Interest
Missile Defense Of U.S. Homeland Headed For Huge Management Mis-Step -- Loren Thompson, Forbes
How big should the Army be in 2018? No one in Washington agrees -- Corey Dickstein, Stars and Stripes
Here's How America Became a Military Superpower during World War II -- National Interest
Independence Day: A Navy SEAL's 4th of July wish -- Patrick Bisher, FOX News
