Thursday, February 17, 2022

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 17, 2022

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:

Caecus said...

just like the deployment of the 82nd Airborne, it's just for show