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US to deploy new mobile Marine unit in Japan's Okinawa: Austin

Summary by The Korea Times

The United States will deploy a newly mobile Marine unit in Japan's southern island of Okinawa in a bid to respond better to rising threats led by China, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday.

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Times of India

Explainer: Why the US is overhauling its marines on Japan's Okinawa

US News: The United States is planning to reinforce the islands separating the East China Sea from the Western Pacific because they are close to Taiwan and for

1 year ago·India

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Washington Times

Marine Corps to form new unit in Okinawa with missiles to take on China

A Marine Corps regiment in Okinawa will become a smaller but more mobile Marine Littoral Regiment to better accomplish its mission to defend the U.S. and its allies in the region.

1 year ago·United States

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OAN

Anti-ship missiles coming to Okinawa

The United States and Japan are advancing their alliance by sending anti-ship missiles, a logistics battalion, and an air defense battalion to Okinawa by 2025 in order to increase the preparedness of the marine forces stationed there.

1 year ago·San Diego, United States

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The Korea Times

US to deploy new mobile Marine unit in Japan's Okinawa: Austin

1 year ago·Korea, Republic of

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Japan Today

Why the U.S. is overhauling its Marine Corps on Okinawa

The United States plans to shake up its Marine force on Okinawa islands as Tokyo undertakes its biggest military build up since World War Two that will double defense spending over five years to deter China from attacking Taiwan or nearby Japanese islands. Japan and the United States want to…

1 year ago·Sakado, Japan

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