‘Guam is a target today.’ Pacific chief pitches Aegis Ashore to Congress | Defense News

Head of Indo-Pacific Command, Adm. Phil Davidson, pitched lawmakers to Aegis Ashore missile defense facility to guard the U.S. territory in case China will target Guam. According to Davidson, the island needs protection since it plays an important role in responding to any conflict in the Asia-Pacific region. Specifically, the island should be defended, and it needs to be prepared for the threats that will come in the future by creating a deep-water strategic port, fuel and munition stores, and an airfield used to project U.S. power.

Source: https://www.defensenews.com/congress/2021/03/09/guam-is-a-target-today-pacific-chief-pitches-aegis-ashore-to-congress/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EBB%20DN%203.10.21&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief