Chinese ASAT Missile Test Looms

Researcher: China set to conduct anti-satellite test this month
Xi Jinping / AP

China’s military is set to conduct a strategic anti-satellite (ASAT) missile test sometime this month, according to a report reaching the United States from China.

CIA Talking Points Changed, Petraeus Says

Petraeus: CIA talking points on Benghazi attack edited to play down al Qaeda links
Gen. Petraeus, Rep. King / AP

Former CIA Director David Petraeus testified at a closed hearing on Friday that the CIA’s original talking points on the Sept. 11 terror attack on Benghazi were edited to play down al Qaeda links to the attackers.

Made in China

Congressional Report: Chinese government-controlled enterprises threaten U.S., world economy
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China’s government-controlled enterprises are targeting the U.S. market and pose a threat to U.S. companies, free markets, and fair trade, according to a forthcoming report by a congressional Chinese commission.

The Warhead Gap

China’s tactical and theater nuclear force levels revealed by Russian general
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China has nearly 750 theater and tactical nuclear warheads in addition to more than 200 strategic missile warheads, a stockpile far larger than U.S. estimates, according to a retired Russian general who once led Moscow’s strategic forces.

Russian Sub Skirts Coast

Russian attack sub detected near East Coast
Sierra-2 submarine / fas.org

A Russian nuclear-powered attack submarine cruised within 200 miles of the East Coast recently in the latest sign Russia is continuing to flex its naval and aerial power against the United States, defense officials said.