The United States has deployed two B-52 Stratofortress intercontinental strategic bombers to the 57th Mihail Kogelnicanu Air Force Base in Romania. They will take part in the operation Bomber Task Force Europe.
Points of attention
- This action contributes to increased security in the region by improving and planning joint operations with NATO forces.
- A US strategic presence in Europe supports allies, creates strategic confidence, and deters potential adversaries.
- This deployment is a signal of the readiness of the United States and NATO to coordinate and protect the North Atlantic Alliance.
US bombers were deployed in Romania near the border with Ukraine
As noted , at the new location they will operate as part of the 20th Expeditionary Bombing Squadron of the US Air Force, and will also begin to interact with NATO forces.
During the arrival at Mihail Kogelnicanu Air Base, B-52 aircraft accompanied by fighter jets from Romania and Finland conducted a joint flight. As part of the deployment, they will operate as the 20th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, integrating with NATO and other international partners to improve security in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility.
This is the first time that American strategic bombers operate in Romania.
In a climate of global instability, it is important to maintain sustainable long-range capabilities. This operation makes it possible to improve the tactics and interaction of our troops, said General James Hecker, commander of USAFE-AFAFRICA.
The U.S. actively supports NATO allies through BTF missions, enabling USAFE-AFAFRICA to effectively deploy forces in Europe, creating strategic confidence and deterring potential adversaries.
We will work with allies on the eastern flank to ensure security and stability in the region, Hecker said.
The deployment of American strategic bombers demonstrates the readiness of the United States and NATO to coordinate and protect the North Atlantic Alliance.
US troops in Europe
Even before the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the United States decided to transfer 3,000 of its troops to Europe.
At the same time, CNN recently reported that most of the weapons from the new US aid package were placed in advance in Germany and Poland. Thanks to this, delivery to Ukraine will be accelerated.
