US military officials have requested an additional US$20 billion in funding from legislators to counter China’s military presence in the Indo-Pacific region. Photo: AP
US military asks for US$20 billion to counter Beijing’s influence in the Indo-Pacific
- The application’s sweeping budgetary priorities include more air missile units, new radar warning systems and expanded training exercises
- The request calls for nearly US$1.7 billion to support a 360-degree air missile defence system in Guam
US military officials have requested an additional US$20 billion in funding from legislators to counter China’s military presence in the Indo-Pacific region. Photo: AP
