US to Deploy 12 Attack Planes in Europe to Show ‘Commitment to Security’

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The United States will deploy a dozen of attack aircraft in Europe as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, US European Command (EUCOM) said in a press release on Friday.

The EUCOM noted that some 300 airmen and support equipment would be deployed with the aircraft.

“The United States Air Force will deploy 12 A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft to bases across Europe as a continuation of Theater Security Packages in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve,” the release said. “The specific European locations that will host the A-10s will be announced once the aircraft arrive at each individual location.”

Press release USAF