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US to intercept N.Korea missile if allies threatened

April 9, 2013 11:35
A top US military commander said Tuesday he favored shooting down a North Korean missile only if it threatened the United States or Washington's allies in the region. When asked by lawmakers if he supported knocking out any missile fired by North Korea, Admiral Samuel Locklear, head of US Pacific Command, said: "I would not recommend that." But the four-star admiral said he would "certainly recommend" intercepting an incoming North Korean missile "if it was in defense of our allies" or the United States.

US says Australia 'critical pillar' in Asia pivot

January 31, 2013 23:45
Australia is a "critical pillar" in the US pivot to Asia and the rebalancing of its military strategy, the region's most senior American commander told reporters Friday. Chief of US Pacific Command (PACOM) Samuel Locklear speaking in a teleconference from Hawaii, said the key US ally was vital in the world order that is emerging for the 21st Century. Locklear said the challenges the US faced included climate change, maritime security, disaster relief and cyber security.
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