The GPR
states that the US has to increase its cooperation with allies and partners in
the Indo-Pacific region “to advance initiatives that contribute to regional
stability and deter potential Chinese military aggression and threats from
North Korea.”
The report
states that Secretary Austin’s approval includes the permanent stationing of a
previously-rotational attack helicopter squadron and artillery division
headquarters in the Republic of Korea announced earlier this year.
US has
stationed AH-64D Apache helicopters. The report did not clarify how many
helicopters would be stationed.