An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron taxis to a parking space after a local area familiarization flight in support of NATO operations at Lask Air Base, Poland, Feb. 11, 2022. During Enhanced Air Policing, jets and aircrew are ready to respond to any airborne threat at a moment’s notice, ensuring the mutual protection of the U.S. and allied interests. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jacob Albers.
Air Force Magazine: USAF Sends F-35s, B-52s, F-15s to Europe as NATO Ministers Opt for More Deterrence
The U.S. Air Force sent F-35 fighters to Germany days after a B-52 Bomber Task Force arrived in England to reassure Allies amid increasing tensions in Eastern Europe.
The deployments come as defense ministers from across the NATO alliance decided Feb. 16 to further strengthen deterrence and defense in response to Russia’s aggression on the Ukraine border.
The F-35s deployed from the 34th Fighter Squadron, 388th Fighter Wing, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, on Feb. 16 to enhance NATO’s defense posture, according to U.S. Air Forces in Europe.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 17, 2022
NATO fears Russia is seeking pretext to attack Ukraine -- DW
NATO considering new battlegroups in Eastern Europe to deter Russia -- Defense News
NATO Leaders Begin Considering Additional Battlegroups for Eastern Europe -- Defense One
Germany and Ukraine: Trade and aid, but no weapons -- DW
Ukraine, UK, Poland announce security pact amid heightened tensions -- Defense News
Russia 'likely' to launch 'limited' military attack against Ukraine, says Estonian intelligence -- Reuters
Georgia says joining NATO only way to preserve country's integrity - report -- Reuters
Specialized US Army unit helps Russia’s neighbors train against large-scale attacks -- Stars and Stripes
Information warfare expert says the U.S. is finally countering Russia at its own game -- CBS
Naval presence in Mediterranean and Black seas at highs rarely seen since Cold War -- Stars and Stripes
Nuclear Submarines for Our Pacific Allies: When to Say Yes -- RCD
Submarine maintenance backlogs and delays take toll on fleet’s development work at sea -- Defense News
Navy Chief Sees Robot Ships Alongside Aircraft Carriers Within Five Years -- Defense One
The Navy Wants to Talk About Deep Sea Salvage, But Not the F-35 Sitting at the Bottom of the South China Sea -- Military.com
US Space Force aims for more resilient architecture by 2026 -- Defense News
Pentagon Gets Its Target Budget Number From White House Office -- Bloomberg
Reports of Sexual Assault, Harassment at Military Academies Double -- Defense One
U.S. Marine, British F-35Bs Flew Seamlessly with Israeli, Italian, Japanese F-35s during Queen Elizabeth Deployment -- Sea Power Magazine
F-35A attends Singapore Airshow for first time, joining other Navy, Air Force planes -- Defense News
China offers fighters, training aircrafts, choppers and drones at the Singapore Airshow -- Global Times
China now more willing, able to challenge US military, report says -- Defense News
China’s latest portable missile shows world-class defense ability -- Global Times
China establishes office to promote exports of the FC-31 stealth fighter -- Gloabl Times
Australia and UK deepen security ties amid China worries -- Al Jazeera
Japan confirms details of F-15J upgrade program worth $5.6 billion -- Defense News
JUST IN: Royal Navy Chief Calls for More Information Sharing Among Allies -- National Defense
France and EU to withdraw troops from Mali, remain in region -- AP
Barkhane, Takuba, Sabre: French and European military missions in the Sahel -- France 24
Syrian military helicopter crash-lands, leaving 2 crew members dead -- AP
‘Candy Bomber’ who dropped sweets during Berlin airlift dies -- AP
1 comment:
just like the deployment of the 82nd Airborne, it's just for show
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