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Austin Discussed Disruptive Technologies, ‘Increasingly Aggressive’ China With NATO Allies

Austin Discussed Disruptive Technologies, ‘Increasingly Aggressive’ China With NATO Allies
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin holds a press briefing at the Pentagon on Feb. 19, 2021.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Friday his recent meetings with NATO allies included discussions on challenges posed by disruptive technologies and an “increasingly aggressive China.” Austin’s remarks followed the completion of a two-day NATO ministerial where he said officials offered “unique perspectives” on China, which he noted remains the Pentagon’s “primary pacing challenge.” “Indeed, I applaud NATO’s work on China and I made it clear that the United States is committed to defending the international rules-based order which China has…

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