Viewer’s Choice: Warrior Maven’s Top 5 Stories of the Week
A recap of the most widely-read stories from the week of February 13th. Topics include the Modernized DDG(X) Destroyer, F-35s and the Russia Ukraine conflict
Pentagon Sends Undisclosed Number of US-based F-35s to Germany
The US Air Force has sent an undisclosed number of 5th-generation stealth F-35A aircraft to Germany as part of a clear mission to reinforce deterrence against Russia, strengthen interoperability with allies and reassure European partners that the US stands firmly behind NATO.
US Air Force officials have confirmed to Warrior Maven that US Air Force F-35s from the US have now arrived in Germany.
The force of F-35s have arrived at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany along with eight F-15Es and six KC-135 tankers. This development could arguably change the European balance of power in a significant way. Interestingly, the arriving F-35s are not from the first European-based US F-35 at the Royal Air Force’s Lakenheath AFB in the United Kingdom
Navy “Project Overmatch” Connects Ships, Drones, Missiles & Sensors to Attack in Seconds
(Washington, D.C) Torpedo-armed submarines need to locate and attack enemy surface ships and submarines, undersea drones need to detect mines and enemy submarines, and surface ships need to launch massive offensive attacks, all while simultaneously networking with unmanned systems and, perhaps most importantly of all, deterring incoming enemy anti-ship missiles.