03/03/2015
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"In order to project power in the Asia-Pacific Theater, PACOM forces require capabilities that can operate and survive in an Anti-Access / Area-Denial (A2/AD) environment against China and Russia."
"The Pacific theater requires fifth generation fighters equipped with the payload and range that provides the air superiority necessary to win decisively against threats such as the MiG-29s."
"Hypersonics are game changing technologies that enhance our ability to overcome the tyranny of distance, while providing the element of surprise."
"Given limited resources, what priority should be given to investments in base dispersion, base hardening, enhancing the ability to operate from further away, and enhancing CONUS-based global strike ca..."