Pentagon Focused on Higher-Tech Threats in National Security Strategy

The US military is prioritizing the Americas in its new National Security Strategy, but Undersecretary for Research and Engineering Emil Michael is focused on China. China’s military buildup and technological advancements are a major concern, and the US needs a mix of small and large drones for the Pacific region. The strategy was released on Thursday, and Michael emphasized the need for new technologies like drones, hypersonics, and artificial intelligence. The Trump administration is trying to bring back domestic supply chains for technologies essential for mass-producing drones and other weapons systems.