The United States is planning to increase its military presence in the western Pacific to counter rising threats in the region.
Standing on the USS Ronald Reagan in Japan, Admiral John Richardson, US Navy Commander, said ships from the 3rd Pacific Fleet could be deployed to reinforce their naval forces. troops in the western Pacific.
"We will continue to ensure that we meet all of our missions here in the Asia-Pacific region. It could be something deployed from Fleet 3 or similar to meet. Complies with these requirements, "SCMP quoted Richardson as saying, but refused to say when and how many vessels would be delivered.
He reaffirmed America's concern about illegally built artificial islands in the South China Sea. "We will react as always, that is, continue to be present there," he said. But the Admiral also said that North Korea is now the "most urgent" task of the US Navy in Asia, because it is "increasingly capable of a new missile test."
North Korea on Nov. 29 launched a new transcontinental ballistic missile, the longest and highest of any rocket ever tested. It is thought to be able to place all US territory within sight.
Trong Giap
