Coverage dated October 21, 2026

Pentagon looks to build a deep-cover spy program to confront China

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Economic espionage is a new priority at the Defense Department. But the Pentagon doesn’t have a great track record with human spying.

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Anchorage Daily News
Pentagon looks to build a deep-cover spy program to confront China (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Oct 21, 2026
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Economic espionage is a new priority at the Defense Department. But the Pentagon doesn’t have a great track record with human spying.
RealClear Investigations
Pentagon May Build Deep-Cover Spy Program (opens RealClear Investigations)
Published Oct 21, 2026
RealClear Investigations's feed description
Zach Dorfman & Warren P. Strobel, WP Economic espionage is a new priority at the Defense Department. But the Pentagon doesn't have a great track record with human spying.