Hey, news buffs! The sky off Greenland got a bit more interesting this week when a US Navy E-6B "Mercury" nuclear command plane was spotted on what experts are calling an "unusual" flight path. ✈️🌍 Wonder what's up?
According to Newsweek, the E-6B – a high-tech airborne command post that keeps open the line between the president and nuclear-armed submarines – was tracked near the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. The Navy says it was part of "routine operations" and joint exercises with submarines in both the Atlantic and Pacific.
But the timing raises eyebrows. Just this month, former President Trump again floated the idea of acquiring Greenland, and he claimed he had ordered two nuclear submarines to "be positioned in the appropriate regions" after comments by Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev. 🤔 Could this flight be sending a strategic message?
Here's the lowdown on the E-6B Mercury:
- Role: Airborne command and control station for nuclear forces 📡
- Fleet size: 16 jets as of December 2024, per FlightGlobal ✈️
- Base: Pituffik Space Base, Greenland
Whether you're a defense aficionado or just curious about global power moves, this flight is a clear reminder of how even skies near icy Greenland can carry big strategic weight. Stay tuned for more updates! ✌️
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U.S. nuclear command plane tracked in 'unusual' flight off Greenland
cgtn.com
