Top Commander: China Beating US in Fighter Jets

The U.S. military must refocus priorities to counter China’s higher production in air, maritime and missile capability, according to a senior Navy admiral.

While testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee, the commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) offered ominous news on China’s military.

“As the most consequential opponent, China poses real and serious challenges to our military superiority,” Adm. Samuel Paparo said in his statement to the committee on April 10. “However, these challenges also present opportunities for reform and establishing enduring advantage.

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