WASHINGTON -- The U.S. military plans to deploy ground-based intermediate-range missiles in the Indo-Pacific in 2024, a U.S. official told Nikkei, establishing its first arsenal in the region since the end of the Cold War to enhance deterrence against China.
Indo-Pacific
U.S. to deploy new ground-based missiles to Indo-Pacific in 2024
Intermediate-range fires, previously banned by INF, to counter China buildup
The High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launcher is used during a joint exercise between U.S. and Philippine troops in March. The system could be used to fire PrSM missiles. © Reuters
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