U.S. military cooperation with Asian allies has expanded through record joint exercises and increased troop deployments. Clark stated the U.S. Army has never committed as many resources and capabilities to the Pacific region as it has now, though some regional partners have expressed concern regarding the consistency of Donald Trump's commitment to the area.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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US Army Pacific Chief Urges Visible Missile Shows to Deter China
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The U.S. Army has deployed long range Typhon missile systems in the Philippines capable of striking targets in coastal China as part of a strategy to discourage Beijing from taking military action. General Ronald Clark, commander of U.S. Army Pacific, is pushing for more visible demonstrations of missile lethality in the Indo-Pacific to prevent a conflict over Taiwan, specifically calling for the expanded use of HIMARS rocket systems. Clark says the military must prove it can operate these assets at scale to force China to reconsider its regional plans.
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