National Defense Strategy Shift - The Pentagon is proposing a shift to prioritize protecting the homeland and Western Hemisphere over countering adversaries like China and Russia [2] - This shift marks a major departure from the previous administration's focus on deterring China [1][6] - The proposed strategy places domestic and regional missions above countering adversaries [2] - The shift is already occurring with the activation of National Guard troops and deployment of warships [4] Implications and Reactions - The move would likely inflame China hawks who view China's leadership as a danger to U S security [3] - The shift could question the old, trusted U S promises to allies [4] Military Actions - A U S military strike allegedly killed 11 suspected members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang in international waters [5] - The Pentagon has established a militarized zone across the southern border with Mexico allowing troops to detain civilians [5]

Geopolitical Landscape - China is conducting a large-scale infrastructure build-out along its eastern coast [1] - The infrastructure includes air and naval sites [1] - This build-out demonstrates China's growing readiness for a potential conflict over Taiwan [1]

Geopolitical Strategy - Norway chose the UK as the supplier for its new navy frigates [1] - The decision is aimed at deterring Russian submarines in the High North [1] Defense Industry - The selection of the UK as a supplier highlights potential opportunities for UK defense companies [1]

How Taiwan is preparing for Chinese attack with acting, fake blood and fake missile attacks https://t.co/qsFlOdGjrL ...

Exclusive: North Korea has a covert military base that could potentially store intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of striking the U.S. mainland, a new report says https://t.co/ng02ezuW98 ...

Geopolitical Risk - A new report indicates North Korea possesses a covert military base potentially housing intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the U S mainland [1]

Geopolitical Focus - Pentagon's top strategists are currently prioritizing Asia despite ongoing conflicts in Europe and the Middle East [1] Strategic Objectives - The report explores the underlying objectives driving the Pentagon's increased focus on Asia [1]

America’s air force, which says it just needs “places, not bases”, is concentrating on dispersal and improved air-defence systems for the likes of Guam. But the more it scatters, the more places it must defend https://t.co/mNwzo9XwDK ...

Geopolitical Focus - The Pentagon's top strategists are currently prioritizing Asia, despite ongoing conflicts in Europe and the Middle East [1] Strategic Interests - The report explores the specific objectives and interests driving the Pentagon's focus on Asia [1]

Geopolitical Strategy - The US Air Force needs to adapt its strategy due to China's expanding influence [1] - The US Air Force can no longer concentrate its aircraft in large bases near potential conflict zones [1] - The US Air Force must prepare to operate and sustain combat operations within China's extensive "kill zone" (中国“杀伤区”) [1]