US general requests new force to "deter" Russia
US General Curtis Scaparrotti said that the US Armed Forces Command in Europe needs more air and naval power to deter Russia within the framework of the "European Defense Initiative".
"We are asking for additional naval capabilities to increase our ability to counter Russian capabilities at sea," Scaparrotti said, noting that the US Armed Forces Command in Europe is working with the Department of Defense to increase the rotational presence of missile destroyers, aircraft carrier groups and submarines.
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He reiterated that the 2019 budget included the expansion of air and missile defense systems in Europe. In addition, he said, additional capabilities in the field of intelligence and reconnaissance are also needed.
In addition, General Curtis Scaparrotti said he wanted to strengthen the defense capabilities ofUkraine faces Russia's "increasingly aggressive" attitude in the Eastthis country and the Black Sea.
Speaking before Congress, the general said the US sold Javalin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine last year, but there were "other systems, sniper systems, ammunition" that Washington could provide to bolster its forces.Ukraine.
