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Views on China, Russia, NK, etc.
Hegseth believes, [[NATO]] should be 'scrapped' and remade.<ref name="dm"/>
Hegseth believes, [[NATO]] should be 'scrapped' and remade.<ref name="dm"/>
From a written testimony, submitted to Congress ahead of confirmation vote:<ref>[https://www.axios.com/2025/01/29/hegseth-china-russia-nukes-policy What Hegseth thinks of Russia and China as he takes the Pentagon reins], Axios, Jan 29, 2025</ref>
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China: The potential seizure of Taiwan, a "fait accompli," should motivate U.S. military modernization. Guam is a linchpin for Indo-Pacific success. Collaborating with Japan will pay deterrence dividends.
Russia: Despite sanctions and other constraints, its war machine still packs a punch. Moscow's digital subterfuge and Arctic ambitions "are particularly acute." The invasion of Ukraine is "settling into a war of attrition."
Iran: The regime, which props up violent proxies, creeps closer to nuclear weapons. Its missile and drone arsenal demands countermeasures. The U.S. should help Israel defend itself.
North Korea: An "intense focus" on missile development, hacking gains and nuclear arms is concerning. Its "space capabilities" must be monitored. Missile defense needs beefing up closer to home.
Nukes: A triad is a necessity. Full stop. And full steam ahead on the Sentinel nuclear missile, B-21 Raider and the Columbia-class submarine. Partnering with the National Nuclear Security Administration is of highest priority. NNSA labs, plants and sites want for dramatic renovations.
Doing business: The Pentagon is thinking too narrowly; it should look beyond Cold War suppliers. Places like the Office of Strategic Capital and Defense Innovation Unit are oases. Delayed, over-budget projects require a "thorough review."
Army upgrades: Wars abroad underline the value of cyber, autonomy and precision fires. </blockquote>
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