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U.S. Coast Guard Ships Move from Middle East to Singapore and Philippines
Vessels previously stationed in the Middle East have shifted to Southeast Asia. The change coincides with an 8 percent rise in regional defense spending last year.
Jul 15, 7:19 AM·1m read1 source
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U.S. Coast Guard ships that previously operated in the Middle East have been deployed to Singapore and the Philippines, Semafor reported July 15. The repositioning forms part of broader U.S. security measures in the Pacific that include airfield upgrades, advanced missile tests, and joint training with allied forces.
Defense spending in Asia and Oceania rose more than 8 percent last year, the largest annual increase in nearly two decades. The Wall Street Journal reported that deterring Beijing in its backyard will remain a challenge for Washington.
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