To deter China, traditional roles of the U.S. as the "spear" and Japan as the "shield" must evolve. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/07/09/world/air-superiority-vs-air-denial/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #us #usairforce #usnavy #defense #china #ukraine #russia #russiaukrainewar