First, by improving our forward force posture. Second, by helping allies and partners strengthen their defense capabilities. And third, by rebuilding defense industrial bases. So first, The Defense Department is prioritizing forward posture combat credible forces in the West Pacific. to deter by denial along the first and second island chains. In my first trip to the Indo Pacific in March, I traveled to the Philippines to meet with President Marcos and Secretary of National Defense Fedora. (34:07–34:15)
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Asserts that the Defense Department is focusing on deploying combat-ready forces in the West Pacific.
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