Pentagon calls to prepare for war - statement by US General

Pentagon urges generals to prepare for war - statement by Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff

Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Kane in an address to senior Pentagon officials called for preparations for a possible military confrontation. According to the US media, the emphasis was on the need to strengthen combat readiness and adapt the army to new global threats.

Context of the statement

Experts attribute this signal to rising tensions in the world, from Russia's war against Ukraine to possible conflicts in the Asia-Pacific region. For several months now, the Pentagon has been increasing funding for defence programmes and conducting large-scale exercises.

What's next

In the coming weeks, the United States is expected to unveil an updated military strategy that will include expanded cooperation with NATO allies and more active preparation of the US military for potential threats.