11 juin 2024 | International, Terrestre

Bill aims to strengthen contested logistics strategy in Pacific

Senators introduced bill today that aims to ensure the U.S. is on track to strengthen its contested logistics capability in Pacific to deter China.

https://www.defensenews.com/congress/2024/06/11/bill-aims-to-strengthen-contested-logistics-strategy-in-pacific/

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