The head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command today signaled support for the use of presidential drawdown authority to "surge" capabilities to defend Taiwan and enhance deterrence in the region. Questioned by lawmakers about ways to rapidly bolster Taiwan’s defenses, Adm. John Aquilino endorsed the use of presidential drawdowns, which rapidly transfer weapons directly from U.S. stocks, and foreign military financing (FMF) for weapons including anti-ship and anti-aircraft capabilities. During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) pointed to...
