US Air Force Warns of Growing Chinese Military Threat

Secretary Frank Kendall highlights increasing risks in the Indo-Pacific, emphasizing the need for US readiness.

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall stated that China is a present threat, not just a future one, due to its expanding military capabilities.
Kendall pointed to China's investments in military technology and exercises aimed at a potential invasion of Taiwan as key concerns.
The likelihood of conflict in the Pacific is increasing, though it is not yet imminent or inevitable, according to Kendall.
Kendall emphasized the importance of US military modernization and readiness to both prevent and prevail in any potential conflict.
He also discussed ongoing global tensions, including Iran's recent attack on Israel and the war in Ukraine, highlighting the resilience of NATO.