House China Committee Seeks Air Force Briefing on CASI Staffing
John Moolenaar and Ro Khanna asked Air Force Secretary Troy Meink to brief lawmakers on China Aerospace Studies Institute resourcing and personnel decisions by November 20.
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House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Ro Khanna sent Air Force Secretary Troy Meink a letter requesting a briefing on the China Aerospace Studies Institute’s resourcing and personnel decisions by November 20. The letter warned that insufficient support could weaken policymakers’ and military leaders’ understanding of China’s aerospace strategy and capabilities.
Key details
- The reported Air Force plan would eliminate CASI’s 10 civilian positions while keeping the institute open with military personnel.
- CASI Director Brendan Mulvaney said removing civilian staff would effectively shut down the institute.
- An Air Force spokesperson said the service would respond directly to the committee.
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