Tuesday, April 17, 2012

NATO Report: Flaws In Air Campaign Against Qaddafi

Coalition action against Libya (Wikipedia)

Cold Shower Report On Libya War: NATO Can’t Fight Without US -- RT

A classified NATO report on the bombing campaign in Libya shows the alliance is dependent on the US to wage its wars. But, even with Washington’s help, the much-praised Operation Unified Protector had military shortcomings.

­NATO’s air strikes against Muammar Gaddafi’s forces were carried out mostly by Canadian and European air forces. But American troops provided crucial parts of the operation, including collecting intelligence, reconnaissance, planning sorties and refueling aircraft. The problem encompasses both a lack of technical capability and trained personnel for such tasks, says The New York Times, after studying the report. NATO’s reliance on the US during the operation is labeled “disproportionate”.

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More News On NATO Report That Outlines Flaws In The Libyan Air Campaign

NATO Sees Flaws in Air Campaign Against Qaddafi -- New York Times
Classified Report On Libya War Says NATO Dependent On US -- Eurasia Review
NYT: Report says NATO power limited in Libya without US -- Jerusalem Post
NATO report dampens possible Syria raids -- UPI

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