Chinese officials have reported the presence of the new Fighter-10 with China’s Air Force, saying the new F-10 has “noticeably enhanced” battle effectiveness, reports the People’s Daily Online. We reported earlier this year, that the Pentagon had changed its assessment of the F-10, which initially had been likened to the F-16. Now, DOD pegs the new China-built fighter as paralleling the capability of the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III outlined Dec. 4 the vital importance of U.S. defense investment keeping pace with that of China before issuing a statement warning that such competition would suffer “irreparable” damage if Congress opts for a yearlong continuing resolution, a real possibility being discussed by lawmakers after…