Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin ordered the deployment of the THAAD missile defense system battery and additional Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems (SAM) to the Middle East. His words were reported by the press service of the American defense. sections.
“I also accelerated the distribution <…>THAAD and additional Patriot complexes <…> Austin said the following after his consultations with US President Joe Biden:
According to him, this will be done to strengthen the protection of US forces. He added that he had ordered preparations for the deployment of additional troops to “strengthen readiness and the ability to react quickly if necessary”.
“This will further strengthen our capabilities and allow us to quickly respond to a number of unforeseen situations,” the ministry head said.
Before that Austin https://www.socialbites.ca/army/news/2023/10/15/21503851.shtmlIt was stated that an aircraft carrier group led by Dwight Eisenhower set out for the coast of Israel to join the first aircraft carrier Ford.
It was known before Why The USA sent planes to the Middle East.