France Send 19 Warplanes Join to US in Guam after China's Aircraft Carrier Crossing Taiwan Strait

France sent 19 warplanes joined to U.S and Guam after China's aircraft carrier Crossing Taiwan Strait [Music] the French military took to Twitter on June 25 to announce the commencement of the mission and shared images of the military aircraft involved in the operation according to a press release from the French defense Ministry the contingent participating in the mission will comprise 19 warplanes consisting of 10 de so rafale B and C multirole Fighters 5A 330 mrtt refueling aircraft and four Airbus a400m transport planes the pegas 2023 Mission led by the French Air Force in space will unfold in three major phases from June 25th to August 3rd from June 25 to 28 the pegas 2023 Mission will involve a simultaneous power projection to Malaysia and Singapore covering a distance of over 11 000 kilometers from Metropolitan France with a technical stopover at the air base of the French forces in the United Arab Emirates ffeau following their initial stop at al-dafra Air Base in the UAE the pegas 2023 contingent is divided into two groups each heading towards Malaysia and Singapore after their engagements in the Southeast Asian countries the two groups will participate in extensive multinational exercises led by the U.S military in Guam and Palau from July 2nd to 21. during this period air assets such as a 400 m and mrtt will be deployed to support the French forces permanently stationed in the country's overseas territories of New Caledonia and French Polynesia to carry out various missions lastly from July 24 to August 3rd the mission will entail valued stopovers in South Korea Japan and Indonesia each stopover will involve joint training sessions with partner Air Forces following the completion of their mission the French team will make their return Journey Back Home traveling through Qatar and Djibouti the main objective of the latest deployment is to Showcase France's power projection capabilities the country highlights its status as a resident Sovereign Nation in the indo-pacific the French defense Ministry underlined its commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and protecting its territories in the region through a combination of locally stationed forces and regular power projections in cooperation with partner Nations according to the ministry the mission aims to convey a non-escalators stance and an approach rooted in respect for international law and freedom of movement the pegas 2023 Mission aligns completely with this framework and complements the various deployments and exercises that France is currently undertaking in the region the deployment of a large contingent by France aligns with a broader pattern observed among European nations as they increasingly intensify their engagement with regional powers in the indo-pacific region this concerted effort undertaken in coordination with U.S forces stems from the Region's growing significance as a potential focal point for conflicts involving China as previously stated the French military is also slated to participate in a training exercise on Guam Island which has emerged as a crucial strategic Hub amidst escalating tensions with China in a potential Taiwan crisis Guam would assume a vital role as a logistical Hub and a crucial staging area for combat forces on route to the Taiwan Strait the Strategic value of Guam lies in its capacity to serve as a critical Link in the supply chain facilitating the rapid deployment and sustainment of military assets furthermore compared to other host countries in the region Guam offers a more reliable and secure base of operations which enhances the effectiveness and resilience of military operations the small island of Guam has additionally served as a host for numerous multinational military exercises attracting participation from various Regional countries on June 25 South Korea announced its participation in the upcoming Pacific Vanguard exercise a u.s-led multinational Maritime exercise taking place off the coast of Guam from July 1 to 12. the exercise will involve Naval forces from South Korea the United States Australia and Japan the Korean Navy will deploy munmu the great Destroyer a 4400-ton vessel for the exercise participating navies will engage in diverse maritime operations during the event including anti-submarine Warfare air Warfare and live fire missile events Seoul has been participating in this exercise since 2019 aiming to augment combined operational capabilities with its International partners thank you [Music] thank you [Music] foreign [Music]

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Length: 8min 4sec (484 seconds)

Published: Mon Jul 03 2023