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Pentagon prepares new Patriot missile battalion in Guam amid China-related defense concerns
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First seen: Aug 20, 2026, 6:01 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 20, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The Pentagon is preparing a new Patriot missile battalion on Guam to strengthen defenses against a perceived threat from China.
SO WHAT?
The move reflects heightened strategic tensions in the western Pacific and reinforces Guam’s role in regional military planning.
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