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06-06-2025
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US military's logistics drill aims to burnish East Asia crisis response
Drills in East Asia this summer by the US military body charged with moving munitions and equipment will help it better co-ordinate and communicate with allies in response to a crisis, its commander said on Friday. Alarmed by growing Chinese assertiveness, whether in the disputed South China Sea or around Chinese-claimed Taiwan, Washington and its friends in the region have been drilling together regularly. The US Transportation Command (Transcom) is responsible not only for co-ordinating the pre-positioning of weapons and other equipment around the world by land, air and sea but also for resupply in the event of conflict. On a visit to East Asia, Transcom Commander Randall Reed told reporters it was essential to maintain and expand ties in the region to ensure a swift US response to disasters and counter threats to peace and security. 'We're going to have a series of exercises and will test the logistics architecture and infrastructure which provides sustained freedom of manoeuvre,' he said on a teleconference, without giving details of location or timing.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
US military's logistics drill aims to burnish East Asia crisis response
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Drills in East Asia this summer by the U.S. military body charged with moving munitions and equipment will help it better coordinate and communicate with allies in response to a crisis, its commander said on by growing Chinese assertiveness , whether in the disputed South China Sea or around Chinese-claimed Taiwan, Washington and its friends in the region have been drilling together U.S. Transportation Command, or TRANSCOM, is responsible not only for coordinating the pre-positioning of weapons and other equipment around the world by land, air and sea, but also for resupply in the event of a visit to East Asia, TRASNCOM Commander Randall Reed, told reporters it was essential to maintain and expand ties in the region so as to ensure a swift U.S. response to disasters and counter threats to peace and security."We're going to have a series of exercises and will test the current logistics architecture and infrastructure which provides sustained freedom of manoeuvre," he said on a teleconference, without giving further details of location or timing."We're seeking to demonstrate our ability to rapidly mobilise, then deploy forces from within the United States to locations throughout the region here," Reed added, describing the aim of one exercise, Mobility tasks will permit testing of tactics, techniques and procedures with allies and partners and enhance connectivity, he said."It will help us deepen relationships and work together even more closely than we already are to bolster regional security ."On his trip, Reed has visited Japan and the Philippines and will go to South Korea, all treaty allies of the United militaries of the Philippines and the United States have sailed together in the South China Sea for a seventh time to boost interoperability between the two sides, Manila's armed forces said on Thursday.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
US military's logistics drill aims to burnish East Asia crisis response
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Drills in East Asia this summer by the U.S. military body charged with moving munitions and equipment will help it better coordinate and communicate with allies in response to a crisis, its commander said on Friday. Alarmed by growing Chinese assertiveness, whether in the disputed South China Sea or around Chinese-claimed Taiwan, Washington and its friends in the region have been drilling together regularly. The U.S. Transportation Command, or TRANSCOM, is responsible not only for coordinating the pre-positioning of weapons and other equipment around the world by land, air and sea, but also for resupply in the event of conflict. On a visit to East Asia, TRASNCOM Commander Randall Reed, told reporters it was essential to maintain and expand ties in the region so as to ensure a swift U.S. response to disasters and counter threats to peace and security. "We're going to have a series of exercises and will test the current logistics architecture and infrastructure which provides sustained freedom of manoeuvre," he said on a teleconference, without giving further details of location or timing. "We're seeking to demonstrate our ability to rapidly mobilise, then deploy forces from within the United States to locations throughout the region here," Reed added, describing the aim of one exercise, Mobility Guardian. The tasks will permit testing of tactics, techniques and procedures with allies and partners and enhance connectivity, he said. "It will help us deepen relationships and work together even more closely than we already are to bolster regional security." On his trip, Reed has visited Japan and the Philippines and will go to South Korea, all treaty allies of the United States. The militaries of the Philippines and the United States have sailed together in the South China Sea for a seventh time to boost interoperability between the two sides, Manila's armed forces said on Thursday.
Reuters
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
US military's logistics drill aims to burnish East Asia crisis response
TAIPEI, June 6 (Reuters) - Drills in East Asia this summer by the U.S. military body charged with moving munitions and equipment will help it better coordinate and communicate with allies in response to a crisis, its commander said on Friday. Alarmed by growing Chinese assertiveness, whether in the disputed South China Sea or around Chinese-claimed Taiwan, Washington and its friends in the region have been drilling together regularly. The U.S. Transportation Command, or TRANSCOM, is responsible not only for coordinating the pre-positioning of weapons and other equipment around the world by land, air and sea, but also for resupply in the event of conflict. On a visit to East Asia, TRASNCOM Commander Randall Reed, told reporters it was essential to maintain and expand ties in the region so as to ensure a swift U.S. response to disasters and counter threats to peace and security. "We're going to have a series of exercises and will test the current logistics architecture and infrastructure which provides sustained freedom of manoeuvre," he said on a teleconference, without giving further details of location or timing. "We're seeking to demonstrate our ability to rapidly mobilise, then deploy forces from within the United States to locations throughout the region here," Reed added, describing the aim of one exercise, Mobility Guardian. The tasks will permit testing of tactics, techniques and procedures with allies and partners and enhance connectivity, he said. "It will help us deepen relationships and work together even more closely than we already are to bolster regional security." On his trip, Reed has visited Japan and the Philippines and will go to South Korea, all treaty allies of the United States. The militaries of the Philippines and the United States have sailed together in the South China Sea for a seventh time to boost interoperability between the two sides, Manila's armed forces said on Thursday.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pentagon wants to buy 10 cargo ships to bolster aging logistics fleet
The head of logistics for the United States' armed forces is calling for the purchase of 10 used cargo ships to bolster the aging fleet that supports American military operations overseas. Air Force Gen. Randall Reed, Commander of United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), made the request in a prepared statement at a hearing Thursday of the Senate Armed Services Committee. He expressed concern about the advanced age and declining readiness of the Ready Reserve Force, which is critical for positioning equipment and supplies from the U.S. during conflicts or crises. According to Reed, the median age of the fleet's 46 roll-on/roll-off ships is 47 years, with 14 ships being 50 years or older, some steam-powered. This aging fleet poses risks to USTRANSCOM's ability to rapidly deploy forces and equipment globally when needed. To address this issue, USTRANSCOM is supporting a Navy strategy to recapitalize the government-owned sealift fleet by acquiring used ships from the commercial market. So far, seven used vessels have been purchased, with two more expected in fiscal year 2025. This will add over 1.5 million square feet of useful capacity, Reed said in prepared remarks. However, Reed emphasized that more ships are urgently needed, as 30 existing vessels are scheduled for retirement between 2026 and 2034. He called the ability to purchase 10 used ships 'vital to maintain credible deterrence globally.' The general framed the recapitalization as part of a broader effort to preserve USTRANSCOM's unique capabilities in projecting American military power worldwide. He noted that no other nation or combination of nations can match the U.S. global airlift and sealift capacity. Reed tied the need for fleet modernization to increasing challenges from adversaries like China, which he said is actively seeking to compromise foreign infrastructure and hinder U.S. mobility. He warned that aging transportation assets, in the face of more capable adversaries, underscore the need for recapitalization across air, sea and land mobility forces. Beyond sealift, Reed also highlighted readiness concerns with the Air Force's aging KC-135 air refueling tankers and called for accelerated fielding of new KC-46 tankers. He described the air refueling fleet as USTRANSCOM's 'most stressed' capability. The USTRANSCOM commander's push for 10 additional cargo ships comes as part of a comprehensive effort to modernize America's military logistics capabilities. Reed emphasized that maintaining robust sealift capacity is crucial for deterring adversaries, reassuring allies, and giving national leaders strategic flexibility in responding to global crises. Find more articles by Stuart Chirls volumes post third-best January at Port of NY-NJ US shipyard for first time 3D printing parts for new aircraft carriers Stay flexible in a convoluted market, experts tell ocean shippers CMA CGM to invest $20B in US shipping, supply chain capabilities The post Pentagon wants to buy 10 cargo ships to bolster aging logistics fleet appeared first on FreightWaves.
