U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks throughout a joint interview with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of StaffGen Mark Milley (not visualized), following an online conference of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, at the Pentagon in Washington, May 25, 2023.
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The U.S. armed force is moving an attack aircraft carrier strike group and military airplane better to Israel as a program of assistance, and will likewise start providing Israel with munitions and other military products right away, stated Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
Austin stated Sunday afternoon that he had actually directed the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to go to the EasternMediterranean The group consists of the provider, a Ticonderoga- class directed rocket cruiser, and 4 Arleigh Burke- class guided-missile destroyers.
“We have also taken steps to augment U.S Air Force F-35, F-15, F-16, and A-10 fighter aircraft squadrons in the region,” he stated. “In addition, the United States government will be rapidly providing the Israel Defense Forces with additional equipment and resources, including munitions. The first security assistance will begin moving today and arriving in the coming days.”
“Strengthening our joint force posture, in addition to the materiel support that we will rapidly provide to Israel, underscores the United States’ ironclad support for the Israel Defense Forces and the Israeli people,” statedAustin “My team and I will continue to be in close contact with our Israeli counterparts to ensure they have what they need to protect their citizens and defend themselves against these heinous terrorist attacks.”
According to 2 U.S. authorities acquainted with the preparation, the possessions, particularly the ships, will not remain in location for a number of days.
The U.S. is likewise overcoming prepare for a possible non-combatant evacuation– assisting Americans leave Israel, according to the authorities. Nothing has actually been chosen or purchased, however authorities are overcoming choices, consisting of one that includes putting some Americans on the Navy ships to get them to security.
