Rumsfeld said that China’s military modernization is “perfectly appropriate,” yet improving its strategic strike capabilities—in particular long-range missiles—“gives us questions.” Apparently eager to assuage any concerns, the Chinese took Rumsfeld to the headquarters of its Strategic Rocket Forces. It was the first time, said Chinese officials, that foreign visitors had been allowed in the compound.
The KC-Z4, a blended wing body tanker concept being developed by startup JetZero, could fuel larger groups of aircraft at longer range to hold more targets at risk, company officials say.