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As Work explained it, however, it&#8217;s not just about the technology.<br\/><br\/> &#8220;Anybody could have bought night vision goggles in 1978. It was the training, techniques and procedures\u2026 that allowed [the Army] to own the night,&#8221; Work said. <br\/><br\/> Like other top Pentagon officials, Work emphasized that the US is not looking to start a war with Russia. But he acknowledged the reality \u2013 that the actions of Moscow over the last two-and-a-half years have put Russia and the US on very different paths.<br\/><br\/> &#8220;We&#8217;re not planning on fighting a war with Russia, but it would be foolish to not pay attention to their operations, because they are, quite frankly, a pacing competitor who tells us where we need to go&#8221; to maintain a military advantage, he said. <br\/><br\/> And despite the capabilities of Russia, China or other potential adversaries, Work said he was confident that the joint force would find a way to defeat any foe if conflict breaks out. <br\/><br\/> &#8220;Adversaries think they can keep us out. 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