China focus: America’s forces embrace the now

Hunter-killer drones test sea legs, Zumwalt destroyers get hypersonics and Marines add senior depth
by Dave Makichuk April 29, 2021

„America’s massive military machine is slowly turning in a new direction — China is now the number one concern of the Pentagon and the US Joint Chiefs.

As such, almost every US service is reshaping itself for a possible fight in the Pacific.

The rapid growth of China’s military — especially its navy and the development of new, lethal weapons such as hypersonic “ship killer” missiles — has sent shockwaves around the world.

Some American military leaders also see Taiwan as potentially the most immediate flashpoint for a potentially catastrophic US-China war.“ (…)

China focus: America’s forces embrace the now

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