Plans to rapidly deploy an integrated missile and air defense system on Guam now call for placing interceptors and sensors at just 16 sites on the strategic Pacific island instead of the initially planned 35 locations, the Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency said.
Bill Gertz is a National Security Correspondent at The Washington Times. He covers critical issues related to national security, with a particular focus on China, Russia, and the implications of nuclear weapons, as well as broader themes in energy and public security. Gertz's work has been featured in various outlets, including RealClearDefense and Knowledia.