The U.S. Army will deploy an armored brigade division to South Korea in the coming months as part of a nine-month rotation, according to a recent press release.

The deployment of 3,500 soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade, 1st Infantry Division will replace a brigade from the 1st Cavalry Division currently on the peninsula.

The move comes amidst heightened tensions in the region, with the DPRK pushing a seemingly fast-tracked weapons testing schedule and South Korea agreeing to deploy an advanced U.S.-made THAAD missile system.

“The U.S. armored brigade includes powerful tanks and helicopters, and its fighting power is considered