U.S. Coast Guard looking to deploy 2 ships to Guam 'to counter China's aggression' [View all]
The U.S. military is looking at deploying two Coast Guard fast response cutters (FRCs) on Guam, and one to American Samoa in what is a sure sign of rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
In a media briefing call Saturday morning, Ambassador Robert C. O’Brien, President Trump’s National Security Advisor, announced a $5 million feasibility study exploring the ships’ deployment for, “maritime security mission, such as fisheries patrols,” in the region.
It would still be 2-3 years before the ships are built and home-ported here.
O’Brien said the effort is in coordination with the Office of Homeland Security and meant to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Read more: https://www.pncguam.com/u-s-coast-guard-looking-to-deploy-2-ships-to-guam-to-counter-chinas-aggression/
(Pacific News Center)
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