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The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is the nation’s Asia policy think tank helping decision-makers better understand Asia and craft concrete, actionable policy. #StrategicAsia #AsiaPolicy

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"Today, regrettably, there hardly exist any meaningful and institutionalized channels between the two governments and security establishments. Thus the relationship remains intrinsically unstable," writes NBR advisor David Shambaugh in China-U.S. Focus: www.chinausfocus.com/foreign-poli...
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A Turning Point? Rebuilding the U.S.-China Relationship
The May and September reciprocal state visits by U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping have seemingly succeeded in cementing warm personal ties between the two leaders while sta...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 29/09/2026
NBR will offer its next executive education course on China’s People's Liberation Army on Dec 1–3. The course is tailored to meet the needs of military and civilian practitioners, industry leaders, and research professionals working on China-related security issues. Learn more/apply! bit.ly/4AxRzRX
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 28/09/2026
Mendee Jargalsaikhan provides background on the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor, considers how it differs from China’s other major economic corridors, and discusses the impact on Mongolia and its relationship with China. strategicspace.nbr.org/the-china-mo... #China #Mongolia #Russia
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 28/09/2026
NBR is pleased to announce the 2026–27 Japan-U.S. Cyber Policy Fellows: Kyosuke Kitaichi, Yuki Kurihara, Rintaro Nishimura, Takaya Shibagaki, and Kanna Yoshioka. Check out their bios and learn more about the fellowship! www.nbr.org/japan-u-s-cy...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 28/09/2026
Bates Gill: "I think President Trump's greatest interest in having this meeting is simply to sort of demonstrate that he can have high-level summitry with countries that he obviously respects or believes to be near co-equals." www.africanews.com/amp/2026/09/...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 25/09/2026
ASIA INSIGHT PODCAST archives: Doug Strub moderates a discussion with Renan Araujo and Husan Chahal on AI risks and the role of multilateral organizations in AI governance. nbr.org/publication/...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 25/09/2026
Husan Chahal argues that given the Indo-Pacific’s pivotal role in the global #AI landscape, without deliberate action, the same dynamics propelling its growth could also set the stage for the first major AI-related catastrophe. nbr.org/publication/...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 25/09/2026
NBR nonresident fellow Husan Chahal was quoted in a New York Times story on attitudes toward #artificialintelligence of people in countries across the globe as measured by Gallup polls. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/w...
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Outside the ‘Worried West,’ Many Feel Good About A.I.
A Gallup poll found that a majority of people surveyed across 37 countries said they were curious or excited about artificial intelligence, more than scared or worried.
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 24/09/2026
Lucy Best offers background on #Taiwan’s upcoming November 28 elections, which will determine more than 11,000 local executive and legislative offices, and identifies contests to watch and dynamics that shape local races and those that drive national elections: www.nbr.org/publication/...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 24/09/2026
NBR senior advisor Aaron Friedberg is interviewed on this week's Trump-Xi summit, the perspectives and objectives of China's leadership, U.S.-China relations, and China's economy: www.youtube.com/live/RvGCPWO...
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China | Studio 2 from WHYY | 9/23/26
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 23/09/2026
Chapter by Cristina L. Garafola and Elliot S. Ji reviews stated requirements for the PLA Air Force’s and PLA Rocket Force’s conventional forces to become “world-class” and assesses their progress and ongoing challenges. www.nbr.org/publication/...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 23/09/2026
"On Oct. 1, the Air Force will eliminate all 10 civilian positions at the China Aerospace Studies Institute, the Air University center that publishes unclassified research on the People’s Liberation Army’s air, space and missile forces." www.defensenews.com/air/2026/09/...
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Air Force, civilian staff dispute status of China Aerospace Studies Institute
CASI's director said the move will effectively end the institute, even as the service says CASI’s mission will continue.
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 23/09/2026
@rollandnadege.bsky.social was interviewed by Voice of America Chinese, discussing #XiJinping's absence from the UN General Assembly in New York and Beijing's priorities for the U.S.-China bilateral relationship heading into the Trump-Xi summit in Washington, DC: www.voachinese.com/a/xi-skips-u...
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习近平缺席联大专赴华盛顿,北京凸显对美关系优先
当世界各国领导人本周齐聚纽约参加第81届联合国大会高级别周时,中国国家主席习近平将不会出席一般性辩论,而是前往华盛顿与美国总统特朗普举行峰会。中国政府星期二(9月22日)宣布,中国国家副主席韩正将代表中国赴纽约出席联大一般性辩论。 这一安排凸显出北京同时运作的两个外交层次:韩正在联合国继续宣传中国对多边主义、发展和全球治理的立场,而习近平本人则把最高层外交重心放在处理对北京最具战略影响的双边关系-...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 22/09/2026
"Relative to other countries in the region, China’s regulatory approach emphasizes unified oversight, early-stage intervention, and system-wide coordination from government bodies across both AI development and deployment." | Brief by Ryan Calo and Xinzi Lyu nbr.org/publication/...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 22/09/2026
“The challenge is that there’s some really significant disagreements on how to manage those risks, and whether AI governance can be separated from the broader strategic U.S.-China competition.” | NBR advisor Alison Szalwinski @aliszali.bsky.social www.abc27.com/news/top-sto...
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AI fears burst onto Trump-Xi agenda, but challenges abound
Apocalyptic warnings about the danger of uncontrolled artificial intelligence are adding new urgency to talks between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping set for next week.  Trump…
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 21/09/2026
In a new Q&A with NBR, Marc Mealy (executive vice president and chief policy officer, US-ASEAN Business Council) discusses how the lead-up to #APEC 2027 has been shaped by intensifying geopolitical and economic competition and how #Vietnam will use its platform as host: www.nbr.org/publication/...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 21/09/2026
Commentary by NBR advisor David Shambaugh on the upcoming Trump-Xi summit in China-US Focus : "The central challenge (and likely outcome) of this summit is to continue to project a new normalcy in bilateral relations." www.chinausfocus.com/foreign-poli...
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Low Expectations for the Trump-Xi Summit in Washington
The upcoming Trump-Xi summit may yield few concrete breakthroughs, with much about both the substance and presentation of the meeting still uncertain. Maintaining the relative stability achieved at th...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 21/09/2026
Nadege Rolland (@rollandnadege.bsky.social), distinguished fellow for China studies at NBR, was interviewed by French newspaper Le Monde for an OSINT investigation on drones in the Russia-Ukraine war and China’s role in supplying both sides. (Facebook reel) www.facebook.com/share/v/1FNv...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 18/09/2026
"The Republic of Korea (ROK) has been a long-standing target of PRC economic coercion and is particularly at risk when it comes to critical minerals. More than 95% of South Korea’s consumption of critical minerals is imported." nbr.org/publication/...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 18/09/2026
“Korea, possessing manufacturing capabilities and needing to diversify its markets and supply chains, and the Central Asian nations, boasting abundant resources and growing markets, are ideal partners capable of unlocking each other's potential," Lee said www.koreajoongangdaily.com/korea/korea-...
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Korea, Central Asia forge new supply chain partnership at Seoul summit
Leaders adopted the Seoul Declaration to expand cooperation on critical minerals, energy, trade, digital technology and investment.
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 18/09/2026
"China has now surpassed Russia as the largest trading partner and a major source of investment for all Central Asian countries. All of them have signed cooperation agreements under the Belt and Road framework." strategicspace.nbr.org/documenting-...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 18/09/2026
"Conceived in 1997, the 500km China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway will offer the shortest land route from China to the Middle East and Europe" www.scmp.com/news/china/d...
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China marks major tunnel milestone for Central Asia railway bypassing Russia
Conceived in 1997, the 500km China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway will offer the shortest land route from China to the Middle East and Europe.
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 17/09/2026
Gary Clyde Hufbauer and Ye Zhang examine how #foreigndirectinvestment changed from propelling world economic growth between 1980 and 2010 to being altered in character and held back in expansion since the 2008–10 global #financialcrisis: www.nbr.org/publication/...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 17/09/2026
Geoffrey Macdonald examines the overlap in the foreign policy visions of the 3 parties that currently dominate Bangladeshi politics and the domestic and international factors shaping the worldview of #Bangladesh’s next generation of leaders: www.nbr.org/publication/...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 16/09/2026
The Shaksgam Valley is a sparsely populated region north of the Siachen Glacier disputed by China, India, and Pakistan. Daniel Markey discusses its importance in the region and how control over the area aligns with China’s interests. strategicspace.nbr.org/the-shaksgam...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 16/09/2026
"In a big statement...India rejected the so-called Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission that was operationalised earlier today in Islamabad and reiterated that the entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are 'inalienable' parts of India" www.ndtv.com/world-news/i...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 15/09/2026
"The fast-paced development of #AI technology means both are struggling to keep up, resulting in #China and the United States continuously adapting their regulations in response to each other’s policy innovations." | Kendra Schaefer www.nbr.org/publication/...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 15/09/2026
Rohan Mukherjee @rohanmukherjee.bsky.social considers the next generation of India’s political leadership and discusses generational perspectives on and approaches to U.S.-China competition in the context of India’s enduring foreign policy interests. www.nbr.org/publication/...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 15/09/2026
"India has taken a more cautious approach, seeing Brics as a bridge between the west and the developing world. Saturday’s talks began with an address by Modi, who said Brics was 'not against anyone'." www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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Xi Jinping gets red carpet at Brics summit amid thaw in India-China relations
Chinese president’s arrival in Delhi seen as step towards reconciliation after deadly 2020 military clash
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 14/09/2026
"Should the PLA achieve world-class capabilities by its own standards, particularly related to building world-class combat power, deterring Beijing from employing military force to coerce or even attack its neighbors could become nearly impossible." bit.ly/4hrLTkV
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 14/09/2026
"China’s armed forces will get every possible resource from the home front if needed during a war, according to a change in the law to take effect in October." bit.ly/4rf8DrN
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China changes law to mobilize all resources in case of conflict. Should neighbors worry?
China’s military will get every possible resource from the home front if needed during a war, according to a change in the law to take effect in October.
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 10/09/2026
An Asia Policy article by Anthony V. Rinna examines how Russia’s pursuit of closer security ties with the #DPRK in the name of enhancing its strategic depth in Eurasia affects the Northeast Asian security environment. On @projectmuse.bsky.social at muse.jhu.edu/pub/136/arti... #NorthKorea #Russia
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 10/09/2026
Southeast Asia has 3 countries along China’s southern land border and 5 along its maritime periphery. Ann Marie Murphy discusses China’s economic, political, military, and cultural engagement and the key dynamics shaping its relations with the region: strategicspace.nbr.org/chinas-south...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 10/09/2026
Under #XiJinping, "[y]ou see a kind of back to the future, a return to #Mao, a belief in the importance of ideology, the importance of an interventionist state, that you needed to literally forge a collective identity" | James Leibold @jleibold.bsky.social bit.ly/3UJ8WPs
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 10/09/2026
How Mao Zedong's legacy still shapes China 50 years on p.dw.com/p/5MGs3?at_m...
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How Mao Zedong's legacy still shapes China 50 years on
China has transformed since Mao Zedong's death 50 years ago. But his legacy endures — from Xi Jinping's rule to a new wave of Mao nostalgia among young Chinese.
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 09/09/2026
#China released its official white paper on #Arctic policy in 2018. An Asia Policy essay by Yitong Chen reviewed China's involvement in Arctic affairs, using the white paper as a blueprint. On @projectmuse.bsky.social at muse.jhu.edu/pub/136/arti...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 09/09/2026
"But many of the Arctic watchers tracking the Dubai Tower's little blinking dot as it moves across the screen on maritime websites are asking the same question: Is this smart business—or more of a bold geopolitical move?" www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/w...
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Chinese Ship Takes Arctic Shortcut: Smart Business? Or a Political Flex?
Melting ice is opening a trade route through the Arctic. China has begun the first regular service, part of its polar ambitions.
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 09/09/2026
"Through this sequence of post-disaster interventions in #Nepal, Chinese activities in the Himalayan borderlands also fit within wider contexts of China’s global development and investment portfolio, now known as transborder BRI projects." | Galen Murton bit.ly/4x10oRo
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 09/09/2026
"This is a very vulnerable region," said Galen Murton, a geographer at James Madison University who has studied Nepal's infrastructure, referring to the area's susceptibility for natural disasters. "It creates a huge paradox." www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/w...
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‘A Huge Paradox’: Nepal Region Hit by Flood Is Known for Development and Disasters
The region has experienced an economic boom even as natural disasters have repeatedly struck, including a flood that killed more than 160 people on Wednesday.
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 08/09/2026
Leonie Allard addresses China's geopolitical and regional security goals, the challenge of securing the #China-#NorthKorea border, the role of special economic zones along the border, and North Korea’s impact on China's approach to cooperation in Northeast Asia bit.ly/4wtGQF3
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 05/09/2026
APPLY BY SEPT 7 | Joel Wuthnow (National Defense University) will teach the session "PLA Organization and Reform" in NBR's PLA Executive Education Course (9/15-9/17). See all sessions/instructors and apply: bit.ly/4ymTZRG
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 04/09/2026
An NBR Q&A with Hideki Tomoshige on the U.S.-China #quantum race is referenced by the Quantum Daily: thequantuminsider.com/2026/09/03/q...
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Quantum Strategies Are Converging As China Turns to Venture Capital Model to Expand Its Quantum Industry
China is adding venture-style financing to its state-led quantum strategy to support startups and accelerate commercialization.
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 04/09/2026
APPLY BY SEPT 7 | Cristina Garafola (RAND) will teach the session "The PLA Army, Navy, Air Force, and Rocket Force" in NBR's PLA Executive Education Course (9/15-9/17). See all sessions/instructors and apply: bit.ly/4ymTZRG
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 03/09/2026
#CentralAsia is a vital transit corridor linking #China to European and Middle Eastern markets and its substantial reserves of rare earth minerals, fossil fuels, and other natural resources are key to China's #energysecurity: Q&A with Elizabeth Wishnick bit.ly/4gK0HLH
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 03/09/2026
APPLY BY SEPT 7 | Andrew S. Erickson (U.S. Naval War College) will teach the session "PRC Military Maritime Efforts vs. Taiwan: Exercises, Operations, Scenarios" in NBR's PLA Executive Education Course (9/15-9/17). See all sessions and apply: bit.ly/4ymTZRG
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 02/09/2026
The U.S. and China have distinct strategies toward quantum innovation and pursue different policies to delay breakthroughs by competitors. Hideki Tomoshige examines how each country is mobilizing the state and private sector to support #quantum innovation: bit.ly/4cZsWU7
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 01/09/2026
"While trade flows and investment patterns across the China-Nepal borderlands reflect asymmetrical power relations between Beijing and Kathmandu, a grounded, geographic review of the region reveals three key observations..." | Essay by Galen Murton bit.ly/4x10oRo
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 01/09/2026
"For the last decade Gyirong Port has been the main link between China and Nepal, accounting for almost a third of China's trade with Nepal..." www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/w...
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China Prepared for One Kind of Himalayan Flood. Then a Different Disaster Struck.
After a glacial flood last year, Chinese officials strengthened defenses at a border crossing with Nepal. But last week’s “cascade of hazards” overwhelmed them.
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 31/08/2026
"In integrating defense, security (in its diverse dimensions), and diplomacy into one whole-of-government strategy...Japan is taking grand strategy to new heights, revealing the country’s leadership and governance skills." | Essay by Guibourg Delamotte bit.ly/3SAlt7a
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The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 31/08/2026
"The Defense Ministry is seeking another record-breaking budget — nearly ¥9 trillion ($56 billion) — but that figure is widely expected to balloon even further as Japan revises its three key national security documents by the year-end." www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08...
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Defense Ministry’s record ¥8.9 trillion budget request expected to balloon further by year-end
From hypersonic underwater-launched missiles to artificial intelligence for command and control, the request is chock full of advanced weaponry and tech.
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