But we cannot afford to be satisfied. The domain is evolving faster than ever and the challenges ahead are serious. China and Russia are not standing still. China has dramatically expanded its on orbit presence. And both nations continue to test and develop dedicated space combat capability. This is not a future threat, it is a present one. And the posture must reflect that reality. (14:34–14:40)
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Asserts that China has dramatically expanded its presence in orbit.
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