U.S. to Increase Asia Military Presence, Australia Defense Ties
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The U.S. will bolster its military presence in Asia and increase defense cooperation with Australia, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said today.
“We are looking for an enhanced presence for the United States in Asia and not some sort of cutback,” Gates said in Melbourne. “We are a Pacific power, we have re-engaged in a major way and now we’re looking at how to do that.”