U.S. Coast Guard looking to deploy 2 ships to Guam 'to counter China's aggression'
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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