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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced the U.S. Department of Defense's plan on Saturday evening to further "bolster regional deterrence efforts" in the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, reiterating the department's defense of Israel.
In a press release, the secretary said that the plan comes following "detailed discussions" with President Joe Biden.
Secretary Austin said that the warships will "further increase our force posture and strengthen our capabilities and ability to respond."
Austin said that the DOD has deployed their anti-ballistic missile defense system, called the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery, as well as additional Patriot battalions "throughout the region."
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In a press release, the secretary said that the plan comes following "detailed discussions" with President Joe Biden.
Secretary Austin said that the warships will "further increase our force posture and strengthen our capabilities and ability to respond."
Austin said that the DOD has deployed their anti-ballistic missile defense system, called the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery, as well as additional Patriot battalions "throughout the region."
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Defense secretary issues plan to 'bolster regional deterrence efforts', move warships, increase forces
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced the U.S. Department of Defense's plan to "bolster regional deterrence efforts" in the Middle East amid the ongoing Israel and Hamas war.
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