By David Mattingly, Divergent Options: “The People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) recent investment in the Port of Djibouti, a country with a U.S. military base, begins another chapter in geopolitical competition.”
From Military Watch: “In the aftermath of Russia's announcement of the imminent induction of new strategic hypersonic weapons systems in March 2018, reports have emerged that Moscow is also planning a new generation of nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines to strengthen its deterrent force.”
By Keith Button, Aerospace America: “Flying faster than Mach 5 could be a handy way to travel, but for the leaders in this field — China, Russia and the U.S. — the emphasis has shifted to weapons.