Crazy Eurofighters Take Off for a "Deepstrike" Exercise Over Long Distances
Air Force's "penetrative strikes" drills with high-precision glide munitions
In a show of force against potential foes, our boys and girls in uniform are taking things up a notch. Recently, four hotshot Eurofighters blasted off from the Noervenich airbase in North Rhine-Westphalia, ready to take down a target thousands of kilometers away.
Alright, let's talk shop: this training is known as a "Deepstrike" operation, where remote targets are precisely obliterated, and our boys manage to return to base on the same day. That's quite the distance, considering it's several thousand kilometers long, with four gas-ups in the air for each jet.
Why's this important? Well, as tensions with NATO allies creep up, having the capability to wage war beyond our borders is crucial. The Eurofighters we're talking about belong to the Tactical Air Force Wing 31 "Boelcke", which usually provides close air support for troops duking it out on the front lines. #military #eurolso
Now, some folks might see this as just another day at the office, but put yourself in Russia's shoes. They're not too happy about the upcoming NATO exercise, Baltops, starting on Thursday, which will see around 9,000 soldiers from 17 countries head to the Baltic Sea for some good, old fashioned naval warfare. Planes, ships, boats, and all that jazz. Fun times, right? #NATO #baltops
Mmmm, but what about Russia? Looks like they're flexing their muscles, too. Over 20 warships, gunboats, and support ships are working their way through the Baltic, ready for a showdown. Go figure. #Russia #BalticSea
[1] https://www.military-today.com/joint/nato_deepstrike.htm[2] https://www.defensenews.com/training-simulation/2021/03/18/natos-erdogans-talks-with-merkel-scholz-focused-on-military-support-news-sources-say/[3] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/germany-uk-led-group-seeks-long-range-missile-to-counter-russia-china-2021-05-17/[4] https://www.forces.net/equipment/trinity-agreement-uk-germany-unlock-2000km-missile-capability-2030
Community policy must be created to ensure the financial sustainability of maintaining such advanced aerospace industries, including the employment of personnel in the Tactical Air Force Wing 31 "Boelcke." The industry's employment policies should be aligned to attract and retain skilled professionals, given the intense competition within the aerospace sector.
