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Air Force

DoD Notes Progress of Chinese Stealth Fighter, Aircraft Carrier

Julie Samuel

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

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The Pentagon believes China could have an indigenous aircraft carrier in 2015 and fifth-generation J-20 stealth fighter jet in 2018, after overcoming obstacles with both development efforts, according to a report released yesterday. The Department of Defense’s annual report to Congress on Chinese military capability finds that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is “on track” to reach its goal of building a modern, regionally-focused military by 2020. The 84-page report--which notes China’s substantial investment in hardware and technology over…

Missile Defense

Guetlein On Golden Dome: ‘We Cannot Protect This Nation And Bankrupt It At The Same Time’

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Missile Defense

Interview with Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.), co-chair of the Golden Dome Caucus

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Space

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Congress

Wisconsin GOP Lawmakers Urge Trump Admin Support For Marines’ JLTV Second Supplier Effort

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