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Coverage dated December 1, 2021

Lloyd Austin says China increasing tensions in Asia by testing hypersonic weapons

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The U.S. defense secretary said he was concerned about China's testing of the weapons.

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  1. Hickory Daily Record

    US defense chief slams China's drive for hypersonic weapons (opens Hickory Daily Record)

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    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday that China’s pursuit of hypersonic weapons “increases tensions in the region” and vowed the U.S. would maintain its

  2. Newsweek

    Lloyd Austin says China increasing tensions in Asia by testing hypersonic weapons (opens Newsweek)

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    The U.S. defense secretary said he was concerned about China's testing of the weapons.

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Defense Secretary Austin slams China's drive for hypersonic weapons (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Lloyd J. Austin III warns China that its pursuit of hypersonic weapons capable of penetrating U.S. missile defenses increases tensions in Asia.

  4. Washington Times

    U.S. defense chief slams China’s drive for hypersonic weapons (opens Washington Times)

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    America’s defense chief rebuked China on Thursday, vowing to confront its potential military threats in Asia and warning that its pursuit of hypersonic weapons intended to evade U.S. missile defenses “increases tensions in the region.”

  5. The Hill

    Austin says China's hypersonic weapons pursuit 'increases tensions in the region' (opens The Hill)

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    Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday lambasted China over its pursuit of hypersonic weapons, saying the activity “increases tensions in the region.”

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