In Message to Vladimir Putin, Biden Deploys B-1 Bombers to Norway
Four US Air Force B-1 bombers and approximately 200 personnel from Dyess Air Force in Texas are being deployed to Orland Air Base in Norway
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In Message to Vladimir Putin, Biden Deploys B-1 Bombers to Norway
As US military is intensifying its focus on the strategically important Arctic region, President Joe Biden is deploying Air Force B-1 bombers to Norway to express to Russia's Vladimir Putin that America will defend allies if Russia shows aggression in the Arctic. In a first-of-its-kind deployment for the huge, swing-wing bombers, four US Air Force B-1 bombers and approximately 200 personnel from Dyess Air Force in Texas are being deployed to Orland Air Base in Norway. CNN reported that within three weeks, missions will begin in the Arctic Circle and in international airspace off of Russia's northwest coast. “Operational readiness and our ability to support allies and partners and respond with speed is critical to combined success,” Gen Jeff Harrigian, the commander of US Air Forces in Europe and Africa, was quoted as saying in the statement. “We value the enduring partnership we have with Norway and look forward to future opportunities to bolster our collective defence.” “While de…
