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Navy/USMC

Admiral: Stealthy Ships, Subs, Planes Would Help Offset Chinese Missiles

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Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

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By Dave Ahearn If the United States were to procure Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), the DDG-1000 destroyer, and other stealthy, radar-evading platforms, it would help U.S. forces to overcome the threat of Chinese missiles aimed at the Taiwan Strait, a top admiral said yesterday. Adm. Tim Keating, commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, described conversations he had with Chinese military and other leaders during his recent trip to China, in which Keating sought, but didn't receive, a full and open…

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