Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
This Wednesday INSIDER Daily Digest features key recommendations for DOD from the new U.S.-China commission report, the latest on the presidential transition and more.
First, the U.S.-China commission's latest report:
U.S.-China Commission calls for DOD to explore burden-sharing with China in Asia-Pacific
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, in a new report, is recommending lawmakers direct the Pentagon to explore a burden-sharing strategy in the Asia-Pacific that utilizes China's growing military expeditionary capability to respond to a crisis or counter a shared threat such as terrorism.
Other Asia-Pacific developments:
Harris: THAAD is one of 'key pieces' in strategy to deter North Korea
As North Korea continues to bolster its missile capabilities, Terminal High Altitude Area Defense will serve as one of the “key pieces” in the United States' strategy to counter potential threats, according to the head of U.S. Pacific Command.
PACOM chief touts lasting U.S. commitment to region
The surprise election victory of Donald Trump last week and the impending political transition do not alter the nation’s commitment to the Indo-Asia Pacific region, according to the head of U.S. Pacific Command.
Presidential transition news:
Trump's White House win reshuffles think tank pecking order in Washington
As President-elect Donald Trump and his allies prepare to move into Washington's highest levels of power, one conservative think tank has emerged as a leading influencer of his transition team and many of his policies: The Heritage Foundation.
McCain signals he will fight Trump's efforts to 'reset' with Moscow
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain (R-AZ), indicating he will resist any Trump administration proposal to “reset” relations with Russia, released a scathing statement Tuesday labeling Russian President Vladimir Putin a tyrant and a murderer.
And more:
Marines look for a small UAS to equip Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squads
The Marine Corps is looking for a small unmanned aerial system to equip each Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad after identifying a gap in a requirements document last year, according to the service.
Marines work with Spain, Italy on AV-8B component improvement program
The Marine Corps is working with Spain and Italy on a component improvement program for the F-402 Pegasus propulsion system on the AV-8B Harrier, according to Naval Air Systems Command.
Army working with COCOMs to test Multi-Domain Battle
The Army is coordinating its development of a new warfighting concept with the leaders of the combatant commands, according to the chief of Training and Doctrine Command.
Senior leaders weigh funding picture for new doctrine
The Army is determining how to fund the capabilities that will be required to support its nascent Multi-Domain Battle concept, according to the head of Training and Doctrine Command.