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US Army forms new task force to counter China's area-denial strategy

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The United States Army has established a new unit, the 4th Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF), to counter China's area-denial strategies. This task force, activated at Fort Carson, Colorado, is the fourth of its kind, with previous units established in Washington state, Germany, and Hawaii. The MDTF comprises approximately 2,100 soldiers and operates under the 7th Infantry Division, also known as Multi-Domain Command – Pacific. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Gabriel Dominguez ·

    How a new US Army unit could challenge the PLA’s area-denial strategy in a Taiwan conflict

    The United States Army has launched a new task force aimed at countering Chinese efforts to block American and allied warships and aircraft in a potential conflict. The 4th Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) – established at Fort Carson, Colorado on October 8 – is the latest addition…

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