US aircraft carrier arrived in eastern Mediterranean
US Secretary of Defense Austin and US Chief of Staff Charles “CQ” Brown held a press conference at NATO Headquarters, where they were present at the Defense Ministers Meeting of NATO.
“Hamas deliberately attacked civilians, killing them simply because they were Jews.” “Americans and civilians of other nationalities were also killed in the attacks,” Austin said.
Affirming that they support Israel, Austin said: “The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier group has arrived in the eastern Mediterranean. We also expanded the fleet of US fighter aircraft in the region. “The United States Department of Defense stands ready to deploy additional military assets as necessary.” saying.
Stating that US military aid to Israel began being sent yesterday, Austin said it included vital munitions and was providing reinforcements for the air defense system known as Iron Dome.
“Israel, like other countries, has the right to defend itself,” Austin said. He stressed that her support for Israel will continue.
UKRAINE AID COMMITMENTS
Recalling that, in addition to the meeting of NATO Defense Ministers, the Ukraine Defense Support Group also met at NATO headquarters, Austin provided information on the support commitments made by allied countries to Ukraine in the last 3 weeks.
Austin said Germany will donate a new Patriot air defense system and additional Patriot missiles, 10 new Leopard tanks and 2 new IRIS-T air defense systems.
Stating that Spain will continue Hawk air defense training and provide Hawk materials, Sweden will send artillery ammunition in a $200 million aid package, Austin noted that Bulgaria will also provide the parts needed to strengthen the S-air defense system. 300.
Austin stated that France has committed to manufacturing more Caesar howitzer systems and will also accelerate their production, the United Kingdom will also provide 155 millimeter weapons for air defense support and Canada will spend 1.5 billion over the next 3 years to increase capabilities of Ukrainian armored vehicles. He stated that he would invest in dollars. (AA)