Technicians at Syria's Hmeimim airport where Russian aircraft are deployed. © Dmitriy Vinogradov / RIA Novosti
Defense News: How the US has ‘learned a lot’ about Russian capabilities in Syria
WASHINGTON — As Russian and American forces have settled into Syria, analysts and experts have noticed a clear pattern from the Russian forces.
Moscow is using Syria as both a test bed for its newest capabilities and as an opportunity to see American equipment such as the F-22 fighter jet up close. It’s a development that has raised concerns that Moscow may be gaining a military edge over the U.S. from its experiences in the region.
The good news for America’s military? It’s doing the same thing.
“Certainly, we’ve learned a lot about some of the capabilities that the Russians have brought to Syria,” Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, the outgoing head of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, has told Defense News. “Could we have learned more? There are probably some areas out there that we need to make sure we watch.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 27, 2018
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Iran and Syria sign deal for military cooperation -- Reuters
Iran: No need for US Navy in Gulf -- The Hill
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