MAJOR UPDATE: US Sending THAAD & Patriot Anti-Missile Systems to Mid-East. 82nd Airborne on 20-min Deployment Alert

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MAJOR UPDATE: U.S. Government Sending Powerful THAAD Missile Systems and Patriot air Defense Battalions to the Middle East

Pentagon sites attacks on US troops as reason for move!

The United States has sent a massive amount of naval power to the Middle East, including two aircraft carriers, their support ships, and about 2,000 Marines.

Washington is on red alert for activity by Iran-backed groups as tensions rise with Israel and Hamas fighting to the death.

“Following detailed discussions with President (Joe) Biden on recent escalations by Iran and its proxy forces across the Middle East Region, today I directed a series of additional steps to further strengthen the Department of Defense posture in the region,” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement.

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Statement From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Steps to Increase Force Posture

Oct. 21, 2023

Following detailed discussions with President Biden on recent escalations by Iran and its proxy forces across the Middle East Region, today I directed a series of additional steps to further strengthen the Department of Defense posture in the region. These steps will bolster regional deterrence efforts, increase force protection for U.S. forces in the region, and assist in the defense of Israel.

First, I redirected the movement of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group to the Central Command area of responsibility. This carrier strike group is in addition to the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, which is currently operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. It will further increase our force posture and strengthen our capabilities and ability to respond to a range of contingencies.

I have also activated the deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery as well as additional Patriot battalions to locations throughout the region to increase force protection for U.S. forces.

Finally, I have placed an additional number of forces on prepare to deploy orders as part of prudent contingency planning, to increase their readiness and ability to quickly respond as required.

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I will continue to assess our force posture requirements in the region and consider deploying additional capabilities as necessary.

https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3564874/statement-from-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-on-steps-to-increase-for/

Buzzin

THAADs on C5s flying in

Seeing currently 7 US Military Airlifters (C5s and C17s) in the air. Massive operation underway.




C17 out of Ramstein on approach to Tel Aviv
Squawking RCH597

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