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Pentagon prepares espionage program to wage economic war against China

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Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 22/10/2026, 09:26:24 UTC.

Briefings

The Pentagon is developing a clandestine espionage program to conduct a covert economic war against China and US competitors, utilizing non-official cover agents. The initiative involves former CIA Director-adjunct Tom Rakusan, who leads the program under the supervision of Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg. The program is currently in planning phase and not yet operational, with agents operating under false identities as private sector professionals. The administration views economic warfare as a central national security strategy following Trump's tariff and trade control policies.

Key points

• The Pentagon is developing a clandestine espionage program to conduct a covert economic war against China and US competitors using non-official cover agents.
• The initiative involves former CIA Director-adjunct Tom Rakusan, who leads the program under the supervision of Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg.

Context

The Pentagon is developing a clandestine espionage program to conduct a covert economic war against China and US competitors using non-official cover agents. The initiative involves former CIA Director-adjunct Tom Rakusan, who leads the program under the supervision of Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg. The program is currently in planning phase and not yet operational, with agents operating under false identities as private sector professionals. The administration views economic warfare as a central national security strategy following Trump's tariff and trade control policies.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single source article from October 2026. The program is described as 'in planning phase' and 'not yet operational,' meaning specific timelines for deployment are unknown. The source does not provide details on the scale of the program, the number of agents, or the specific targets beyond China and US competitors. The identity of the program's primary funding source and the exact nature of the 'economic war' tactics are not detailed in the provided text.

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