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The top commander of US military forces in the Pacific on Thursday confirmed reports that the Chinese army has been upgrading and deploying larger numbers of missiles across the Taiwan Strait. “The PLA has focused considerable effort on building up its integrated air defense capabilities and has deployed an increasing number of upgraded Russian SA-20 PMU 2 along the Taiwan Strait,” Admiral Robert Willard said, ­confirming ­earlier reports by a Canadian defense magazine that said China has deployed eight battalions of advanced missile systems in Fujian Province. Willard also said that Taiwan must someday improve upon its existing fighter jets...

A top Chinese general will visit the United States this month and tour major U.S. bases as Washington seeks to improve relations and reduce the risk of conlict, offi

The president and first lady stopped overnight in Honolulu -- and, of course, they met with the troops at Hickam Air Force Base -- on their way home from the Asian Pacific Economic Council meeting. He was briefed by the US Pacific Command while there. Defense Secretary Rumsfeld met with Afghanistan Minister of Defense General Abdul Rahim Wardak at the Pentagon. Setting the Record Straight: Comparing the Coverage: London Vs. Washington Reporting on Prime Minister Blair's Remarks on the Middle East, particularly Iran and Syria. This link provides a link to the full text of PM Blair's remarks.