Theeffortisemblematic ofBeijing'seffortsto recast its capabilities forthe 21stcentury as its militaryand associated defense-aerospacesector undergoes its own revolution in military affairs.
The general said China is in the midst of what he called "a revolution in military affairs."
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Neville Chamberlain, who was neither, starved the army and navy on the theory that the revolution in militaryaffairsof his time made the only defense feasible that of a "Fortress Britain" protected by the Royal Air Force -- and then failed in building up the air force.
For the cardinal issue of national security is not China, is not Russia, is not weapons of mass destruction, or missile defense, the revolution in militaryaffairs, terrorism, training, or readiness.