Pentagon announces new classified programs to counter China
By Ellen Mitchell - 06/09/21 02:17 PM EDT
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday directed the Pentagon to start several new initiatives to counter China, though details were scarce on what exactly the efforts would be.
Senior defense officials told reporters that the internal directive will “address the challenge from China,” mainly through better cooperation with U.S. allies and partners, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.
“This directive from the secretary is ultimately about getting the department's house in order and ensuring that the department lives up to the stated prioritization of China as the No. 1 pacing challenge,” one official said.
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/557593-pentagon-announces-new-classified-programs-to-counter-china
