The U.S. Department of Defense said the logistics capabilities of the U.S. military are “inadequate” to counter possible hostilities in Asia, according to its April 2022 comptroller document.
The document details the Pentagon’s proposed funding allocation of $6.1 billion for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative (PDI) through 2023, with a continued focus on China as the “pacing challenge.”
It stated that the funding will be used to strengthen the U.S. military presence in Asia, improve logistics, conduct exercises, build infrastructure, and help allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region build defense capabilities.
“Current theater logistics posture and capability to sustain the force are inadequate to support operations specifically in a contested environment,” the Pentagon stated.
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