To deter China, the US should build rings of fire

Fox News | Rep. Mike Gallagher and Sen. Joni Ernst

Rings of Fire bill will require Pentagon to develop a strategy for offsetting China's missile advantages.

"Zero."

That’s how Adm. John Aquilino, commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific, answered when asked if the United States has the capabilities to match China’s arsenal of theater-range missiles (between 500 and 5500 km).

Asked if the United States has any missiles under development at the upper end of that range (3000-5000 km), the answer was the same: no.

This shocking missile gap calls into question America’s ability to deter war – or win if deterrence fails. 

Read the full op-ed HERE.