00:00Senior U.S. military officials say China's military modernization is a major challenge to U.S. armed forces.
00:08In the Indo-Pacific, the Army maintains 91,000 troops and committed $1.3 billion to the Pacific Deterrence Initiative.
00:16We're decisively modernizing our full spectrum of capabilities to counter any pacing threat.
00:23Officials called for the U.S. to ramp up military production so it can keep up with China's growing Navy
00:29and Air Force.
00:31They say new technology for drones, advanced air defense systems and space are emerging areas of competition.
00:38The officials say China's capabilities have led them to adjust their priorities.
00:44At the tactical level, our airmen are practicing agile combat employment and practicing to fight in exercises like Bamboo Eagle.
00:52Last summer, the Department of the Air Force employed more than 400 aircraft and 15,000 personnel across 50 locations
00:59in the Pacific to improve our ability to fight.
01:03The U.S. is set to join the Philippines, Japan and other allies for joint military drills in the region
01:09that kick off on Monday.
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