The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 29th, 2025: REPORT: Russia Training Chinese Forces To Invade Taiwan & Michigan Church Attack
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Sep 29, 2025 A report reveals that Russia is training Chinese forces for a potential airborne assault on Taiwan, using strategies adapted from its Ukraine operations. Details of leaked contracts highlight Russia's provision of advanced air-droppable vehicles and specialized training for covert operations. Meanwhile, a tragic attack on a Mormon church in Michigan raises concerns, with the suspect identified and investigations ongoing. The FBI is involved as this incident highlights a troubling trend of violence against places of worship.
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Russia Arms China For Airborne Options
- Russia is supplying China with air-droppable armored vehicles, training, and technical support to enable airborne assaults near ports and airfields.
- This partnership could let the PLA bypass Taiwan's beaches and complicate U.S. and allied reinforcement plans.
Airborne Armor Changes The Equation
- Air-droppable armor lets paratroopers seize runways and ports without risky amphibious landings on defended beaches.
- Light infantry plus vehicles greatly increases survivability and forces Taiwan to dilute its defenses.
Extended Reach Through High-Altitude Parachutes
- Russia is also providing long-range parachute systems and training that enable covert infiltration far from drop zones.
- Those capabilities could target not only Taiwan but other regional bases like in the Philippines.