/ world today news/ The USA will not deploy tanks or armored vehicles in Bulgaria. This became clear from an interview of the commander of the US Army in Europe, Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, for the Reuters agency.
According to him, Washington plans to deploy 150 tanks and armored vehicles in Poland, Romania or the Baltic countries, but there is no mention of Bulgaria, as previously assumed.
The proposal for the US to build a brigade in Europe was originally made two years ago, when the crisis in Ukraine had not yet begun, General Hodges noted. He also added that he expects American actions on the continent, which include expanded training programs, to start in 2015. and to continue in 2016. “By the end of … 2015, we will have equipment to equip a brigade, which means three battalions plus a reconnaissance squadron, an artillery staff, engineers, and all of that will remain in Europe,” Hodges added.
With U.S. equipment in Europe, there will be no need for U.S. troops coming for training to carry additional equipment. However, this may also mean that Washington will be able to quickly reinforce Eastern Europe in case of urgent need, the agency commented.
The commander of US forces in Europe added that at least a third of this equipment is expected to be at US training centers in Germany, with the rest likely to be distributed to Poland, Romania and the Baltic states if they agree.
According to Hodges, the US currently has approximately 30,000 troops in Europe, as well as a similar number of air forces and a navy.
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