Up to 1,800 troops, 2 fighter squadrons and more deploying to Saudi Arabia
October 11, 2019 Laura Widener
Defense Secretary Mark Esper announced a new deployment of U.S. forces and equipment to Saudi Arabia on Friday.
Esper said that Saudi Arabia has requested additional U.S. support to “supplement their own defenses and defend the international rules-based order.â€
“In response to continued threats in the region, I’ve ordered the deployment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of two additional fighter squadrons and supporting personnel, along with additional Patriot and THAAD air and missile defense batteries,†Esper said.
Defense officials told CNN the deployment will include 1,500 U.S. forces and is because the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier is unable to be deployed to the region due to a broken electrical system.
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