Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery
Coverage of Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery in the Nexus archive.
- Russia is helping China close gap with US forces amid Taiwan tensions, warns longtime military leader
Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery warns that Russia may be providing China with submarine-quieting technology, which could weaken the U.S. Navy's critical advantage in undersea warfare amid heightened tensions over Taiwan. This alleged transfer of technology by Russian forces could help Beijing narrow its military gap. In response, the Chinese Embassy stated that military cooperation between China and Russia adheres to principles safeguarding international peace and urged for objective viewing.
- Russia is helping China close gap with US forces amid Taiwan tensions, warns longtime military leader
Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery warns of an escalating partnership between Russia and China that could subvert U.S. military capabilities by providing Beijing with submarine quieting technology. This alleged transfer could erode a critical U.S. advantage in undersea warfare, complicating the ability to monitor Chinese submarines amidst rising tensions over Taiwan. The Chinese Embassy stated that such cooperation adheres to principles of non-confrontation and urged parties to view the situation objectively.