Milley Warns of China, Russia Partnership's Long-Term Impact.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Mark A. Milley testified about the Defense Department’s fiscal year 2024 budget request at a House Armed Services Committee hearing. He emphasized the importance of the US remaining the most powerful nation on Earth to maintain peace with China and Russia. Milley stated that war with either country is not inevitable or imminent, but a high state of readiness and modernization is necessary to deter aggression. The budget request of $842 billion will ensure that the joint force remains the most lethal and capable military in the world. Milley also discussed global security efforts, including the threat posed by Iran and North Korea, and the importance of alliances with other countries.