The American admiral slated to head the US Pacific Command is planning a buildup of American forces in the region along with closer alliances as part of the Pentagon's new strategy to counter China.
Admiral Philip Davidson, the nominee for the command job, revealed in little-noticed testimony to a US Senate committee how he will restructure the 375,000 military and civilian personnel, 200 ships and nearly 1,100 aircraft in the region.
If confirmed for the position, a prospect likely in the coming weeks, Davidson said he would "recalibrate" the command in line with the Pentagon’s new national defense strategy.
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