US To Deploy Long-Range Land-Based Missiles In Indo-Pacific, China Calls It "Big Provocation"
Flynn told reporters that the missiles, which would include land-based Tomahawks and SM-6s, would be deployed next year as part of its efforts to deter Chinese aggression
INDO-PACIFIC - After the U.S. Army Pacific Commander General Charles A. Flynn announced that the United States will be deploying land-based missiles in the Indo-Pacific region, China responded by saying the deployment of intermediate-range missiles in the region is a "big provocation" to China politically, although militarily do not pose much of a threat, even though Tomahawk cruise missiles are long-range and can travel up to around 1,500 miles.
In November, at the Halifax International Security Forum Flynn told reporters that the missiles, which would include land-based Tomahawks and SM-6s, would be deployed next year as part of its efforts to deter Chinese aggression, namely as deterrence against attacking Taiwan.
Conflict Over Taiwan Would Severely Impact SE Asian Countries
LONDON - The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) released a white paper on Wednesday that not only would a conflict over Taiwan impact Japan, the Philippines, and South Korea the most, it would create a “severe vulnerability” for Australia and Hong Kong, as well as other regions within Southeast Asia.
Flynn: I Won't Say Where, But We Intend To Deploy The System “In Your Region". China Says US Turning Taiwan Into Powder Keg:
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