Episode 1355 • • 1:43:47 - 1:50:05
1355: Stilts and Steroids
Pacing Threat Definition, US-China Military Technology Gap
A retired Marine Colonel provides a detailed definition of a "pacing threat," a term used by the Pentagon to describe a state actor—specifically China—that can plausibly contest U.S. defense capabilities. While the U.S. remains 15-20 years ahead militarily, China is rapidly closing the gap by integrating political propaganda with military operations and leveraging U.S. dependence on Chinese manufacturing.