BLUF

The US Department of War has updated its Section 1260H list, identifying 188 Chinese military-linked companies operating in—or connected to—the United States, supporting efforts to secure and strengthen the defence industrial base.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the purpose of Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act.
  • Explain how governments identify and monitor foreign military-linked companies.
  • Recognise the role of industrial base policy in national security strategy.

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