The Pentagon's top intelligence official warned that China and Russia are engaged in information and cyber attacks against the United States as part of an undeclared low-level conflict.
"So the line of which you declare hostilities is extremely blurred, and if you were to ask Russia and China, 'Do you think you're at some form of conflict with the U.S.?' I think behind closed doors their answer would be yes," Ashley said.
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, appearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee with Ashley, also voiced concerns about the growing threat posed by China's military buildup and global influence operations.
In a 35-page prepared statement, Ashley provided new details of a growing list of military and information threats to the United States posed by China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and terrorist groups.
According to Ashley, the ruling Communist Party of China has streamlined and upgraded both China's huge military forces and its command structure.
Ashley said China's nuclear program also is expanding along with other advanced weapons.
"A modern, effective nuclear deterrent and substantial investment in advanced cyber, electronic warfare, and space capabilities will bolster China's ability to fight and win modern military engagement across multiple military domains," the general said.
http://freebeacon.com/national-security/dia-china-russia-engaged-in-low-level-warfare-against-u-s/
"So the line of which you declare hostilities is extremely blurred, and if you were to ask Russia and China, 'Do you think you're at some form of conflict with the U.S.?' I think behind closed doors their answer would be yes," Ashley said.
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, appearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee with Ashley, also voiced concerns about the growing threat posed by China's military buildup and global influence operations.
In a 35-page prepared statement, Ashley provided new details of a growing list of military and information threats to the United States posed by China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and terrorist groups.
According to Ashley, the ruling Communist Party of China has streamlined and upgraded both China's huge military forces and its command structure.
Ashley said China's nuclear program also is expanding along with other advanced weapons.
"A modern, effective nuclear deterrent and substantial investment in advanced cyber, electronic warfare, and space capabilities will bolster China's ability to fight and win modern military engagement across multiple military domains," the general said.
http://freebeacon.com/national-security/dia-china-russia-engaged-in-low-level-warfare-against-u-s/
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