US sends B-52 bombers to participate in drills in Czech Republic
US B-52 bombers and German Eurofighter jets will take part in the Ample Strike international military exercise in the Czech Republic from September 3-14.
The Czech News Agency (CTK) reported on July 13 that US B-52 bombers and German Eurofighter fighter jets will participate in the Ample Strike international military exercise in the Czech Republic from September 3-14.
CTK quoted the spokeswoman for the Ample Strike military exercise, Ms. Zuzana Spackova, as saying that a total of 1,300 soldiers will participate in the exercise, including 350 foreign soldiers.
The aim of the exercise is to improve coordination between navigators, pilots and other units on the ground.
The exercises were held at military areas in Boletice, Libava, the 21st tactical air base in Caslav, the Pardubice airport and the 15th engineering battalion's headquarters in Bechyne.
A total of 18 countries have confirmed their participation, including the US, UK, Canada and Germany./.
