United States B-2 stealth bomber will be deployed in yet to be confirmed areas in the western Pacific ahead of next week's planned visit to the region by the United States President Donald Trump.
The bombers fitted out for carrying nuclear weapons last presence in the region was in 2013 during a Pentagon promotional show-of-force tour over the Korean Peninsula, according to Japan times.
According to US Strategic Command (STRATCOM) the deployment of the bomber included ''remarks intended to allay the fears of regional US allies Japan and South Korea ahead of Trump's visit, suggesting that the B-2 visit should be considered as "a visible demonstration of commitment to our allies and enhancing regional security."
The planned deployment is also a moved to show Pyongyang of US willingness and dedication to protect her allies, South Korea and Japan from any North Korea threat and aggression.
North Korea's Nuclear and Missile program has drawn wide criticism from US and her allies, South Korea and Japan. Pyongyang tested an hydrogen bomb with a yeild of over 150 kiloton in September and this has taken the tension in the region to a new level.
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