US, Allies Working on New Basing Opportunities in Indo-Pacific: DOD Official
The Royal Australian Navy guided-missile frigate HMAS Parramatta (L) is underway with the U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS America, the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill, and the Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry in the Indo-Pacific region in this undated file photo. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Huynh/Released
The United States is working closely with its allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific region to develop new basing opportunities and increase interoperability across their forces, according to a Department of Defense official.
The nation is working to scale its defensive and logistical infrastructure to contend with a rapidly shifting threat environment, according to Assistant Secretary of Defense Mara Karlin.
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a former national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
