Navy chiefs warn of Europe shift weakening Pacific reach
US Pacific forces near the Indian Ocean and South China Sea face reduced strength as defense emphasis moves to Western Europe. The Fifth Fleet’s near-Korean era ship count and repairs delays threaten sea-lane control while the Constellation and its task force maintain patrols and surveillance against Soviet naval activity.
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