National Security & Defense - The Pentagon overstated the national security impact of the government shutdown on a secretive, ultra-long-range missile program [1] - The missile program is considered key to US military competition against China [1] - The Air Force later admitted the program was not affected by the shutdown [1]

Months after Pakistan used a Chinese-made ultra-long-range missile to shoot down Indian fighters, US Air Force and Navy funding requests show they may soon get their own advanced weapon https://t.co/sfwHDiQBuT ...