Bring US operational training and experimentation into the 21st century
By: Thomas G. Mahnken and Regan Copple  
The United States and its allies in the Asia-Pacific region face an increasingly dire military situation. On the U.S. side, this has sparked efforts to develop new operational concepts and field new capabilities to meet the challenges of 21st century warfare. Our allies are moving out as well.
On July 1, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the most significant changes in the Australian Defence Force in decades, including major shifts in military posture and capabilities. The Japanese government is similarly moving forward with procuring new capabilities and developing new concepts. To meet today’s challenges and prepare for those of the future, the U.S. needs to work with its allies to establish a training and experimentation network across the Indo-Pacific region.
https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/commentary/2020/11/23/bring-us-operational-training-and-experimentation-into-the-21st-century/
