United States
US House Select Committee on the CCP
Governance & Accountability
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12 Nov 2026
House China Committee presses Air Force on changes to aerospace studies institute
The House Select Committee on the CCP has asked the Department of the Air Force for a briefing on changes to the China Aerospace Studies Institute. The letter, signed by both the chairman and ranking member, warns that under-resourcing CASI could weaken US understanding of China's aerospace strategy and force reliance on outside contractors.
- Moolenaar and Khanna have requested a briefing from the Department of the Air Force on changes to the China Aerospace Studies Institute at Air University.
- The letter was addressed to Air Force Secretary Troy E. Meink and signed by both the chairman and ranking member of the House Select Committee on China.
- The lawmakers warn that reductions in CASI's resources or in-house expertise could force the Air Force and other agencies to rely on costly outside contractors.
- The Committee cited CASI's charter language on improving the US ability to be successful in strategic competition.