Us Military Deployment in Indian Ocean: The United States has deployed its warship fleet on the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, around India. This information has been revealed by an satellite imagery issued by Open-SOS Intelligence analyst MT Anderson. America’s airbase was present earlier on this island, but the recent deployment has made it the center of strategic activities again.
Which war aircraft were deployed?
Satellite imagery has revealed that the US Air Force has deployed a large deployment of state -of -the -art war planes on the Diego Garcia Military Base. There are four b-52 bombers aircraft, which are capable of carrying nuclear weapons and attacking a very long distance. In addition, six F-15 fighter jets have also been deployed, which are counted in aircraft with ability to establish dominance in the air and immediately deal with any contingent threat. Along with these, six KC-135 tanker aircraft are also present on this base, which work fueling in other aircraft in the air during air missions, which increases the fire and operational capacity of the US Air Force manifold.
Why is Diego Garcia important?
Diego Garcia Island is very important strategically. It is located about 1800 km south of India, 4700 km south-east from Iran and about 3000 miles from China. The island is part of the Chagos Islands, which was given by Britain to the US in the 1960s. The US established a military base on the island in the 1970s to challenge the strategic lead of Soviet Russia.
This military base has more than 3600 meters long runway, which is fully capable of operating heavy bombers and cargo aircraft. There is also a port of deep water here, which provides the facilities necessary for the stoppage of nuclear submarines and naval ships.
American eye on Iran and China together
This military deployment on Diego Garcia reflects the US dual strategy. On the one hand, it is a sign of deepening tension about Iran. Recently, even after the struggle between Israel and Iran, there may have been a ceasefire, but the situation in the middle East still remains very sensitive. The US fears that Iran may again intensify nuclear enrichment and that is why diplomatic dialogues have come to a standstill. Diego Garcia has previously displayed the military capability to attack the US Iran with a long range and this time also has been fully prepared for a possible response.
On the other hand, America’s concern about increasing stress with China is also deep. China’s aggressive military activities in the Indo-Pacific Ocean region and its claims in the South China Sea are constantly creating a situation of conflict. In view of its military exercises and maritime security partnerships with American allies such as Japan, the Philippines and Australia, the US needed a permanent strategic hideout to control China. Diego Garcia fulfills this need.
