What Happened
New Capabilities Make Ground Forces Relevant In Future Conflicts
The US Army has undergone significant transformations to become a key player in a potential conflict with China, investing in long-range fires and missile defense systems. The Army’s 7th Infantry Division is fielding advanced systems like the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon, and Congress is being urged to increase funding for key systems like PAC-3s and THAAD. The Army’s new capabilities enable it to engage maritime or land targets and provide credible air and missile defenses, creating an effective A2/AD capability. This development was reported by Breaking Defense.