U.S. to consider Indo-Pacific anti-ship drones, with eye on China

Marine chief Berger calls for more cooperation with Japan on logistics and intel

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Marine Corps Commandant David Berger speaks with Nikkei in Washington. (Photo by Ryo Nakamura)

RYO NAKAMURA, Nikkei staff writer

BRUSSELS -- The U.S. Marines will consider expanding the use of loitering munitions, or self-detonating drones, in the Indo-Pacific region, Marine Corps Commandant David Berger told Nikkei, indicating these weapons could be deployed against Chinese warships at sea in a Taiwan crisis.

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