U.S. Missile Defense Agency reducing Guam missile defense system sites from 22 to 16.

From Investing.com: 2024-10-26 01:15:34

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency plans to build a missile defense system on Guam with 16 sites, down from the original 22. The system aims to provide comprehensive protection from missile and air attacks using components from Raytheon and Lockheed Martin over 10 years. All sites are on U.S. military property.

Guam is crucial for U.S. Indo-Pacific allies due to its strategic location closer to China than Hawaii. China’s advanced ballistic missile inventory, including the DF-26 and hypersonic glide vehicle DF-27, poses a threat. Guam serves as a forward operating base for long-range bombers and navy ships, providing a logistical hub far from U.S. shores.

Public meetings in Guam next month will discuss the proposed missile defense system, providing an opportunity for feedback and discussion. The system is seen as essential for the security of Guam and the surrounding region, given the growing threats posed by China’s advanced ballistic missile capabilities and ongoing military developments.



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