The Taiwan election

 is coming up.

If the hardliner about their independence wins?

Look out.

US Deploys 6 THAAD Air Defense Systems 

At ‘Housing Facility’ 

In Guam Amid Threats From China, N.Korea

"In a strategic move to fortify America’s westernmost Pacific territory against potential threats from adversaries like China and North Korea, a former military housing area near the Marine Corps’ newest base has been revamped into a missile defense facility equipped with the THAAD air defense system."

"Task Force Talon, a battalion-sized unit consisting of 200 soldiers on Guam and 100 operating Japan-based radars, has been stationed in the South Finegayan neighborhood since September." 

"Establishing Site Excalibur is a pivotal step in the broader initiative to construct a comprehensive 360-degree missile defense system in Guam. 

This response is driven by perceived threats from potential adversaries such as China and North Korea, encompassing various missile types, including ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles."

"The Missile Defense Agency anticipates that the entire system, comprising up to 20 sites across the island, will be operational by 2027."

(Way to be pro-active guys. 

Anybody else thinking thats gonna be way to late or just me?)

"Defense officials view Guam, the closest US territory to the contested South China Sea, as a pivotal hub for projecting power and defending the region, particularly within the first island chain encompassing Okinawa, the northern Philippines, and Taiwan."

(Well maybe we should have been doing this years ago then?)

"That being said, the relocation of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, which has been on the island for nearly a decade, underscores Guam’s strategic role.

This move provides expanded operating space for the THAAD battery and frees up valuable Air Force real estate at Andersen Air Force Base. 

The decision to relocate THAAD stems from assessments by the Missile Defense Agency, which focuses on the emerging threats posed by hypersonic and ballistic missiles."

Moreover, around 5,000 Marines from the III Marine Expeditionary Force on Okinawa are set to transition to Blaz over the next five years, coinciding with ongoing construction projects. 

"In addition, Guam boasts well-equipped ports that cater to the needs of nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers, underscoring its importance as a logistical hub for naval operations."

(Its why it will be a target very early on in the coming war in the pacific. We loose Guam? Were screwed...) 

"The Pentagon is currently making substantial investments in diversifying its forces, capitalizing on new basing agreements with allies. This strategy allows US submarines to deploy forward to Australia.

It enables Air Force jets to operate from remote air bases throughout the western Pacific under the Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept."

(If we actual spent our defense $ to make ourselves secure?

Instead of just making $ for defense contractors?

We would have had all of this done years ago.

Now?

Unfortunately?

It's to late.)