The future USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) is underway for the first time conducting at-sea tests and trials in the Atlantic Ocean Dec. 7, 2015. The multimission ship will provide independent forward presence and deterrence, support special operations forces, and operate as an integral part of joint and combined expeditionary forces. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works/Released)
Military.com: All Three Zumwalt Class Destroyers to Be Assigned to Pacific: Carter
All three of the new Zumwalt class of stealthy destroyers -- the Zumwalt currently undergoing trials and two others yet to be built -- will be assigned to the Pacific as part of the rebalance of U.S. forces to the region to promote stability and counter China, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Friday.
On a related issue, the secretary said he was convinced that negotiations with the Seoul government would be successful on placing the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system in South Korea to counter the North Korean nuclear threat despite the opposition of China.
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WNU Editor: I guess this is the Pentagon's way of saying that in the future .... the big naval engagements will be in the Pacific.
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