"Admiral Drake, how soon can we expect the additional reconnaissance flights to be operational?" General Thompson inquired, his eyes fixed on the live feed of Chinese naval movements.
"Within the hour, sir," Admiral Drake responded confidently. "Our assets are already in position and just awaiting final clearance."
Thompson nodded, satisfied with the prompt response. He turned his attention to Colonel Harris. "Colonel, I want a full report on our cyber readiness. Any signs of unusual activity from Chinese cyber units?"
Colonel Harris quickly pulled up the latest intelligence. "So far, no significant anomalies, sir. However, we're detecting increased chatter in known Chinese cyber forums. We're monitoring them closely for any indications of imminent action."
