US plans military deployments in Japan and Philippines amid Taiwan tensions

firstpost.com — November 25, 2024 at 05:01 AM UTC

The United States is planning military deployments in Japan and the Philippines in response to potential tensions over Taiwan. This includes the US Third Marine Littoral Regiment, equipped with HIMARS, being stationed along Japan's Nansei island chain. These deployments will be part of a joint operation plan set to be developed in December. The US aims to establish temporary bases on inhabited islands if a crisis arises, with Japan providing logistical support. Additionally, the US Army will send long-range fire units to the Philippines. This move comes as China increases its military presence and pressure on Taiwan, which it claims as its territory.

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