US military renames Pacific Command
The US is renaming its largest
military command to reflect the
growing importance of the Indian
Ocean in America's strategic
thinking. Defence Secretary James Mattis said
the US Pacific Command would now
be called the US Indo-Pacific
Command. The command oversees US
operations in Asia. It has about
375,000 military and civilian
personnel. The name change comes amid
tensions with China, which has been
expanding its military activity in the
region. China lands bombers in South China Sea China's 'globalised'
military power.BBC NEWS
military command to reflect the
growing importance of the Indian
Ocean in America's strategic
thinking. Defence Secretary James Mattis said
the US Pacific Command would now
be called the US Indo-Pacific
Command. The command oversees US
operations in Asia. It has about
375,000 military and civilian
personnel. The name change comes amid
tensions with China, which has been
expanding its military activity in the
region. China lands bombers in South China Sea China's 'globalised'
military power.BBC NEWS
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