Kerry: U.S. would reduce missile defenses in Asia if North Korea abandoned nuclear program

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told China’s top leaders that Washington would reduce its missile defenses in Asia if North Korea abandoned its nuclear weapons program.

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SBX moving closer to North Korea

U.S. officials say the Sea-based X-band radar is being moved closer to North Korea. USS John S. McCain will be deployed in the Korean peninsular to provide BMD coverage as well.

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