NEW: The biggest threat to US in the Indo-Pacific is "the erosion of conventional deterrence vis a vis #China" @INDOPACOM Commander, Adm Phil Davidson
tells @AFCEA TechNet Indo-Pacific conference
tells @AFCEA TechNet Indo-Pacific conference
"We must convince #Beijing that the cost to achieve its objectives by military force is simply too high" per @INDOPACOM's Adm Davidson
MORE from @INDOPACOM Commander, Adm Phillip Davidson on #China threat
"The greatest danger we face in the Indo-Pacific is the erosion of conventional deterrence vis a vis China" he told @AFCEA, calling the statement a "fundamental truth"
"The greatest danger we face in the Indo-Pacific is the erosion of conventional deterrence vis a vis China" he told @AFCEA, calling the statement a "fundamental truth"
"Without a valid & convincing conventional deterrent, #China will be emboldened" per Davidson "Our joint forces in the Indo-Pacific must be postured to provide combat credible deterrence to protect free & open access to trade routes through the air, sea, land space & cyberspace"
"We have to demonstrate & communicate our will, our commitment to the political object at hand" per @INDOPACOM's Davidson "We must convince #Beijing that the cost to achieve its objectives by military force are simply too high"
"We also must maintain a strong offense to fight & win should deterrence fail" per @INDOPACOM's Davidson
"We must enhance our force design and posture in the region" per @INDOPACOM's Davidson
"Persistent presence thru foreign based & rotational jt forces is the most credible way to demonstrate our commitment & resolve to #Beijing while simultaneously assuring our allies & partners"
"Persistent presence thru foreign based & rotational jt forces is the most credible way to demonstrate our commitment & resolve to #Beijing while simultaneously assuring our allies & partners"
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