US to deploy new missiles in Asia 'sooner rather than later'
The White House has announced fresh plans to deploy intermediate-range missiles after the collapse of the INF treaty. European officials have warned that the end of the Cold War-era treaty leave the continent at risk.
Ground-based interceptor
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Saturday said the Pentagon would deploy ground-based intermediate-range conventional missiles in Asia a day after the White House withdrew from a key Cold War-era treaty.
"It's fair to say, though, that we would like to deploy a capability sooner rather than later," said Esper. "I would prefer months. I just don't have the latest state of play on timelines."
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