While on the one hand, the dispute over the tariff imposed by the Trump administration has been heated globally, on the other hand the US has taken an important military step in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific sector. The Pentagon has posted the world’s most advanced B-2 stealth bombers on a military base at Diego Garcia. This deployment is considered to be the biggest ever.
Deployment of B-2 stealth bombers in Diego Garcia
Diego Garcia is an United States-Britain military base, located in the Indian Ocean. The US has a total of 20 B-2 stealth bombers, out of which 6 aircraft have been deployed at this strategic place. These aircraft are seen standing on the side of the runway in satellite imagery.
Along with the deployment of these aircraft, the US has also planned to increase the number of aircraft career in the Indo-Pacific sector. Under this, two carriers will be deployed in the Indian Ocean and one career near the South China Sea.
America is increasing its defense capacity
According to Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell, US Defense Minister Peter Hegseth has ordered the deployment of additional squadrons and other air resources. Its purpose is to further strengthen US defensive air support capabilities. The Pentagon believes that this deployment will strengthen America’s defensive position and enable effective reaction to any possible conflict in the region.
Purpose of deployment: Who warns?
According to experts, this deployment can be a clear strategic message for Iran, Huti rebels, Russia and China:
- Huti Rebel: This step has been taken after the attacks on American naval ships by recently supported Iran -backed Huti rebels. America is working on a strategy to directly challenge these activities.
- Iran: There is tension between the US and Iran over the nuclear deal. This deployment can be a step towards forced a message to Iran.
- Russia: In view of the intimate strategic relations between Iran and Russia, this deployment is also considered an indirect warning for Russia.
- China: Given China’s growing military activities in the Indo-Pacific sector, the US wants to show that it is also strategically active and capable in the field.
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