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Inside Indo-Pacific Command’s $87 billion wish list to deter China
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has outlined new spending requirements to boost deterrence against China.
By Joe Gould
Military weapon system test fails to intercept target
The test was to demonstrate the capability of a ballistic missile defense-configured Aegis ship to intercept a medium range ballistic missile target.
Guam, missiles and missile defense top INDOPACOM commander’s funding priorities
Funding would add sensors, fires and modernized military exercises.
By Todd South
‘Guam is a target today.’ Pacific chief pitches Aegis Ashore to Congress
Guam would be key to responding to any conflict in the Asia-Pacific region.
By Joe Gould
Eyeing China, Indo-Pacific Command seeks $27 billion deterrence fund
U.S. military officials have outlined a new spending requirements to boost deterrence against China, including new weapons, new construction and closer military-to-military collaboration with America’s allies in the region.
By Joe Gould
The military is scrambling to understand the aviation crash risk from a new 5G sale
More than a dozen commercial aviation groups are warning that the sale of spectrum could lead to interference and even fatalities.
By Valerie Insinna and Aaron Mehta
INDOPACOM head wants Aegis Ashore in Guam by 2026
The missile defense capability would form the "backbone" of Adm. Phil Davidson's highest priority: a new defense system around the American territory.
By Aaron Mehta
Esper won’t give up 5G spectrum to telecom firms, but he will share it
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper is pushing back against telecom companies’ efforts to claim mid-band spectrum in their race with China to build 5G networks.
By Joe Gould