US Navy – U.S. Navy says it will replace frigate with Aegis destroyer in Japan

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Associated Press – The U.S. Navy will deploy its guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell at Japan’s Yokosuka naval base, taking over from frigate USS Gary as the navy moves to replace some of its aging fleet. The deployment of McCampbell is to increase missile defense capabilities around Japan. The U.S. Navy will have nine Aegis-equipped vessels at Yokosuka.
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