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Washington is sending its third aircraft carried-led strike group to the western Pacific stretch closer to the waters of the Korean peninsula in what is seen as an unusual show of force amid tensions in the region. USS Nimitz, one of the world's largest warships, will join two other supercarriers, USS Carl Vinson and USS Ronald Reagan, which are already sailing in the region.
It is extremely rare for the US to deploy three aircraft carriers simultaneously in the same region and this is additionally significant given the existing tensions in the Korean peninsula. The US Navy has not explicitly said Nimitz is intended for operations related to North Korea but said the aircraft carrier will be mobilised in Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
The US Navy has not explicitly said Nimitz is intended for operations related to North Korea but said the aircraft carrier will be mobilised in Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
originally posted by: Zaphod58
a reply to: dianajune
It's incredibly provocative, and sooner or later they're going to miss the water, either intentionally or unintentionally. Hopefully, they'll have Aegis Ashore in place before then.
Wonder if there are attempts to recover the missiles?
originally posted by: carewemust
originally posted by: Zaphod58
a reply to: dianajune
It's incredibly provocative, and sooner or later they're going to miss the water, either intentionally or unintentionally. Hopefully, they'll have Aegis Ashore in place before then.
This weekly test (as promised by N.K. 3 weeks ago) landed in a busy shipping lane. Good thing there was no ship in the spot where it came down.
originally posted by: Xcathdra
a reply to: TheLotLizard
Except for the fact the Korean war never ended. It only ended in a cease fire.
We have defense treaties with S. Korea and Japan so its very much our business. Not to mention we are present by a UN security council resolution.
originally posted by: D8Tee
a reply to: Xcathdra
North Korea has a pact with China, the Sino-North Korean Mutual Aid and Cooperation Friendship Treaty.
We have defense treaties with S. Korea and Japan
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China is not obliged to help defend North Korea from military attack if the reclusive state developed nuclear weapons, according to Chinese diplomatic and military observers.
The assessment comes as senior officials in Washington warn of a strike against the Pyongyang regime.
China and North Korea signed a mutual aid and cooperation treaty in 1961 as they sought to mount a united front against Western powers. It specifies that if one of the parties comes under armed attack, the other should render immediate assistance, including military support.
But the treaty also says both nations should safeguard peace and security.
For China, North Korea’s development of nuclear weapons in violation of the United Nations treaty on non-proliferation could amount to a breach of their pact, leaving Beijing with no obligation to lend a hand, observers said.
China could also have a get-out clause if any US military intervention was not deemed an armed attack.
originally posted by: TheLotLizard
originally posted by: Xcathdra
a reply to: TheLotLizard
Except for the fact the Korean war never ended. It only ended in a cease fire.
We have defense treaties with S. Korea and Japan so its very much our business. Not to mention we are present by a UN security council resolution.
If the U.S. would actively be an agressor by attacking the North Korean mainland it would quickly deteriorate into a total war. One which I don't think the United States could actually win.
originally posted by: TheLotLizard
originally posted by: Xcathdra
a reply to: TheLotLizard
Except for the fact the Korean war never ended. It only ended in a cease fire.
We have defense treaties with S. Korea and Japan so its very much our business. Not to mention we are present by a UN security council resolution.
If the U.S. would actively be an agressor by attacking the North Korean mainland it would quickly deteriorate into a total war. One which I don't think the United States could actually win.