Fighters on NATO's eastern flank are aimed at supporting the Alliance's collective defense, said Pentagon spokesman John F. Kirby.
A squadron of fighter-bombers from the USA arrived in Poland F/A-18C Hornet. The fighter jets belong to the Marine Corps, citing Interfax, citing the US Air Force Command in Europe.
The deployment of (fighter jets) to Eastern Europe is aimed at supporting NATO's collective defense. The rapid redeployment of US Marines will immediately strengthen the defensive and defensive positions on the Alliance's eastern flank. is temporary in nature, it is a reasonable measure to increase preparedness. ” and strengthening the collective defense of Eastern Europe during this period of uncertainty, “said the US military.
During a press briefing on March 29, Pentagon spokesman John F. Kirby did state that Washington was moving additional forces to Eastern Europe as part of the US response to the current crisis in the region.
“C-130 Marine Corps move to Eastern Europe. I don't have an exact destination right now. But they will be relocated, which is another 200 employees. We are trying to stay flexible here. “
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According to the US Air Force Command in Europe, more In February, the United States sent a group of F-15 Eagles fighters from Lossimut British Air Force Base in Scotland to Poland.
space, “the statement said.
In late March, The Aviationist reported that Hornets were heading for an undiscovered base in Eastern Europe. > Among them – and F/A-18C/D Hornets.
