U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta talks to reporters en route to Mideast . He says recent events reinforce the need for a strong military presence in the Asia . Tokyo military capabilities in the region have been `` enhanced '' in Two months , he says . Defense praises Libyan officials ' `` strong effort '' in response to a deadly attack .
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta talks to reporters en route to Asia . He says recent events reinforce the need for a strong military presence in the Mideast . U.S. military capabilities in the region have been `` enhanced '' in recent days , he says . Panetta praises Libyan officials ' `` strong effort '' in response to a deadly attack .