NATO's Top General Wants The U-2 To Be Deployed To Europe

U.S. Air Force

The Independent: Nato commander calls for return to service of U-2 spy plane to help conduct surveillance on a resurgent Russia

Exclusive: General Philip Breedlove said the iconic jet was among ‘additional intelligence collection platforms’ needed to effectively counter an increased threat posed by Moscow.

The U-2 spy plane, one of the most emblematic aircraft of the Cold War, should return to Europe to conduct surveillance on a resurgent and aggressive Russia, a top American general has warned.

General Philip Breedlove, the head of US forces in Europe and Nato’s supreme allied commander, said the iconic jet was among “additional intelligence collection platforms” needed to effectively counter an increased threat posed by Moscow after decades of downgrading of American military assets in the region. The officer, who is due to step down this spring, said Russia poses a “long-term existential threat” to the United States.

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WNU Editor: Apparently the U-2 has some capabilities not available or drones or from resources on the ground.