Chavez has ordered 9 submarines from Russia to breal any naval blockade the US may attempt to put on him.
Why would he anticipate a naval blockade?
I summize that it is because he intends to get Ballistic Missle technology from NK and Iran.
Should Chavez get this technology all of the US would be within striking distance.
This is a very powerful card and one Chavez cannot pass up.
U.S. carrier help? (Admiral offers help to China)
Adm. Tim Keating, the U.S. Pacific Command leader, told reporters during his visit to China last month that while building and operating a carrier battle group is complex, the United States is willing to help.
"We would, if they choose to develop [an aircraft-carrier program], help them to the degree that they seek and the degree that we're capable, in developing their programs," Adm. Keating said.
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U.S. may share missile info with China
WASHINGTON, June 4 (UPI) -- The United States would "seriously" consider sharing technology and missile warning intelligence with China, (Secretary of Defense Gates) the U.S. defense chief said Sunday.
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