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House China committee presses Air Force on changes to aerospace research institute

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The House Select Committee on the CCP has asked the Department of the Air Force to explain changes to the China Aerospace Studies Institute at Air University. The bipartisan letter from Chairman Moolenaar and Ranking Member Khanna warns that under-resourcing the institute could weaken US understanding of China's aerospace strategy. This item matters to anyone tracking US-China defense policy and congressional oversight of military research capacity.

  • Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Ro Khanna requested a briefing from the Department of the Air Force on changes to the China Aerospace Studies Institute.
  • The letter was addressed to Air Force Secretary Troy E. Meink and concerns CASI's role at Air University.
  • The lawmakers warned that under-resourcing CASI could force reliance on costly outside contractors to fill knowledge gaps.
  • The committee published the request on November 4, 2026.

Executive summary

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Ro Khanna (D-CA) of the House Select Committee on China have requested a briefing from the Department of the Air Force on changes to the China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI) at Air University.…

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https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/letters/moolenaar-khanna-seek-answers-on-air-force-changes-to-china-aerospace-studies-institute
Published by US House Select Committee on the CCP · 04 Nov 2026
Read by Regulus 12 Nov 2026 at 03:10 UTC
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