The U.S is likely to take some cues from China when it releases its military spending budget for 2012 this weekend. The unveiling will also explain in part why the U.S. decided to change focus for the future. The swift buildup for the Chinese military is of great concern for U.S. intelligence, but also China’s plans to go into space and eventually launch manned moon missions. There’s concern they could deny others opportunities in space.

Copyright © 2025 Federal News Network. All rights reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.