The Pentagon has highlighted China’s growing military clout in a new
report, saying the air force is developing its bombers to hit targets as
far away as possible – and “likely training for strikes” against the
United States and its allies.
The report said the People’s Liberation Army was pursuing nuclear capability for its long-range bombers, and the air force had “been reassigned a nuclear mission”, in its annual report to the US Congress on China’s military developments released on Thursday.
Read more: Chinese bombers: the warplanes ‘training for strikes against US targets’ | South China Morning Post
The report said the People’s Liberation Army was pursuing nuclear capability for its long-range bombers, and the air force had “been reassigned a nuclear mission”, in its annual report to the US Congress on China’s military developments released on Thursday.
“Over the last three years, the [PLA] has
rapidly expanded its overwater bomber operating areas, gaining
experience in critical maritime regions and likely training for strikes
against US and allied targets,” the report said.
Read more: Chinese bombers: the warplanes ‘training for strikes against US targets’ | South China Morning Post
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