BRIGADIER GENERAL PAT RYDER: Good afternoon, everybody.
All proper, only a few issues, and we’ll get to your questions.
Tomorrow Secretary Austin will depart for Germany, the place he and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Normal Milley, will host and convene one other session of the Ukraine Protection Contact Group at Ramstein Airbase. And as I highlighted earlier, the contact group has been instrumental in figuring out, synchronizing and making certain supply of the navy capabilities the Ukrainians have to defend their homeland towards Russian aggression. The secretary and the chairman look ahead to assembly with protection leaders from the roughly 50 nations that comprise this necessary group devoted to Ukraine self-defense. Previous to his arrival at Ramstein, Secretary Austin will journey to Berlin to satisfy with the incoming German minister of protection, Boris Pistorius.
Individually, greater than 600 Nationwide Guardsmen, troopers, Marines and airmen are making their approach to northern Michigan this week to participate within the winter portion of Train Northern Strike 23. The Michigan Army Nationwide Guard will host the train January 20 by 29 on the Northern Michigan All-Area Warfighting Middle.
Now in its tenth yr, Northern Strike permits active-duty, Reserve and Guard models to problem themselves in close to Arctic situations whereas coaching to satisfy the aims of the DOD’s Arctic technique. Contributors will battle wind, snow and sub-zero temperatures whereas using skis, snowmobiles and snowshoes to satisfy their coaching aims.
Because the Nationwide Protection Technique makes clear, the altering local weather is creating new corridors of potential future interplay within the Arctic area, so workouts like Northern Strike assist guarantee our service members are prepared to satisfy these future challenges head-on.
Additionally, I do know there has already been some press reporting on this, so I can verify that, within the coming weeks, Secretary Austin will journey to the Republic of Korea and the Philippines to satisfy with senior authorities and navy leaders in each international locations, as america and these two vital allies proceed to bolster our protection partnerships.
This upcoming journey is a reaffirmation of our deep dedication to working in live performance with allies and companions to chart our shared imaginative and prescient to protect a free and open Indo-Pacific.
And with that, I’ll take your questions.
We’ll begin with AP, Tara?
Q: Hello, Pat. I need to ask concerning the Ukrainians getting skilled at Fort Sill. Have all of the Ukrainians arrived? Has coaching begun?
And simply placing in a request for all of our media organizations, can we get some entry, some video, to have the ability to present what’s occurring there?
GEN. RYDER: Yeah, thanks, Tara. On the latter level, we’re actually conscious of the requests for media entry and are in communication with the Army on that entrance. So we’ll hold you up to date.
Coaching has begun. As we have talked about earlier than, that coaching will final for a number of months and practice upwards of 90 to 100 Ukrainians on use of the Patriot missile system. And so these troops have arrived at Fort Sill and have begun their coaching. Thanks.
Q: Thanks, sir. I’ve two questions. South Korea and america have agreed to conduct an prolonged deterrence train subsequent month to counter a attainable North Korean nuclear assault. Is that this really a plan — I imply, joint planning, joint execution, utilizing america nuclear belongings?
GEN. RYDER: So, when it comes to workouts, I do not having something to announce. I might encourage you to speak to USFK. They may present you any particulars. As , we do not usually announce sure workouts effectively upfront. And once we do these workouts, in fact we do this in shut session with our companions, on this case, Republic of Korea.
We have additionally talked about the truth that america does present an prolonged deterrence functionality for our allies just like the Republic of Korea and Japan and others within the area. And we are going to proceed to give attention to coaching and ensuring that we may be interoperable in terms of working collectively.
Q: Sure, does it embrace the TPX like tabletop workouts?
GEN. RYDER: Once more, I might refer you to USFK on the small print.
Q: Okay, yet another. Final weekend the United Nations commander launched the pictures of B-29 bombers bombing (North Korea, Pyongyang), 72 years in the past. At this level, does this circumvent america — I imply, its prolonged deterrence technique?
GEN. RYDER: I am sorry, Janne. I do not perceive the query. Are you able to ask that once more?
Q: As a result of final weekend the U.N. commander launched the pictures of B-29 bombers bombing North Korea’s Pyongyang, I imply, 72 years in the past, Korean Conflict. At this level, why they launched this at the moment? It form of, does it circumvent the U.S. prolonged deterrence technique?
GEN. RYDER: Yeah, I haven’t got something on that. I might should refer you to the U.N. on that. Sorry. Thanks.
Carla?
Q: Thanks. AP is reporting that the prime minister of the Netherlands has stated that they will ship a Patriot missile protection system to Ukraine. He is right here in Washington. Can the Pentagon verify that that is occurring?
After which I’ve one different follow-up?
GEN. RYDER: Yeah, I can not. I might should refer you to the Netherlands to speak about that.
Q: Okay, thanks. After which, individually, on Afghanistan, there’s been an Afghan commando that is been detained on the border, Special Forces, fought alongside, indirectly with U.S. troops, however alongside U.S. troops. Is the Pentagon involved that he might probably be deported again to Afghanistan?
GEN. RYDER: Yeah, so I am not in a position to discuss particular person circumstances because it pertains to the border and any sort of Customs and Border Patrol exercise. I might refer you to DHS on that. Definitely, we have talked about, prior to now, in terms of our Afghan allies and people who we fought alongside, the division is supportive of any efforts that we will make to make sure that we’re taking applicable care of these individuals.
Q: Is the Pentagon intervening on this case in any occasion of this–
GEN. RYDER: I haven’t got any info on that. Once more, on a border case, I might refer you to DHS, they usually can present you the most recent. Thanks.
Let me go to Lara.
Q: Simply again to the Patriot coaching, I am questioning, since there shall be no less than yet another Patriot battery coming from Germany, is there going to be one other tranche of 90 to 100 Ukrainian forces coaching at Fort Sill? Is that going to be a part of one other tranche in a pair months as soon as that is completed, or are there going to be extra forces coming to coach on the identical time?
GEN. RYDER: Certain. In order of in the present day, that is the one tranche, however in fact, we’ll proceed to maintain that dialogue open. And definitely, Fort Sill has the potential and the capability to coach many various nations, clearly, on Patriots, in order that’s one thing that we’ll proceed to keep in mind. However as of proper now, that is the group that is coming by to coach on the U.S. Patriot that we’re offering.
Q: So if I might comply with up then, how is that going to work when there are probably two Patriots in Ukraine, however solely 100 guys that may function –?
GEN. RYDER: So that you’re speaking concerning the German-provided Patriots.
Q: Sure.
GEN. RYDER: So actually, the Germans, that is a query for them when it comes to what their recreation plan is when it comes to coaching on that system. Once more, we are going to keep open when it comes to speaking with the Germans and others on how we will greatest present help and coaching to the Ukrainians. However your query was whether or not or not there shall be one other group coming in by Fort Sill, and I am telling you proper now, I am not conscious at the moment of one other group coming by.
Q: Okay, thanks.
GEN. RYDER: Oren.
Q: Two questions, one, a fast follow-up to that. Will Secretary Austin deliver that up with (inaudible) tales within the media in simply a few days? Is that on the agenda? And second, is the Protection Division contemplating giving back-pay and/or reinstatement to service members separated for refusing the COVID vaccine? Is that one thing DOD is actively exploring?
GEN. RYDER: Yeah, so when it comes to the secretary’s conversations together with his German counterpart, we are going to make sure to subject a readout, in fact, afterwards. , unquestionably, I do know that the secretary will talk america’ appreciation for the sturdy help that Germany has supplied to Ukraine and the sturdy help that we anticipate that they are going to proceed to do.
When it comes to back-pay, you are speaking particularly on COVID vaccination? What I might let you know is correct now, we’re not at present pursuing back-pay to service members who had been dismissed for refusing to take the COVID vaccination. Thanks.
Ma’am?
Q: Thanks, sir. There’s been rising reviews currently about components made by U.S. and Western corporations being discovered inside Iranian drones, drones getting used towards Ukraine’s navy. Is there one thing Undersecretary for Coverage Dr. Kahl and others mentioned in conferences with the Ukrainian officers yesterday main as much as the contact group assembly? And is that this going to be a subject of dialogue through the assembly on the finish of the week?
GEN. RYDER: Yeah, so we did subject a readout of the assembly, which I feel offers an outline of the dialogue. Clearly, the primary emphasis was on Ukraine safety help wants and what we will do to proceed to help them.
On the subject of expertise switch points, that is actually a whole-of-government effort of which the DOD does play some function, however I haven’t got any extra specifics when it comes to the substance of these conversations to offer.
Q: And you may’t share what DOD’s function within the Biden administration’s new job drive to deal with its merchandise being resold? Is there something you may share about what your function is there, and whether or not or not you will be investing extra assets or hiring extra individuals to raised monitor or monitor the place your components find yourself, if they will be in weapons then used towards Ukraine?
GEN. RYDER: Yeah, let me take that query, and we’ll get you an in depth response.
Q: Thanks.
GEN. RYDER: Liz?
Q: Hey, thanks. To comply with up on Carla’s query slightly bit, so this case is particularly relating to Abdul Wasi Safi. He is a former Afghan commando. Is the protection secretary conscious of this case?
GEN. RYDER: The secretary follows loads of actions which might be occurring across the nation. And so once more, we have seen these press reviews, however I haven’t got something additional on —
Q: So a number of lawmakers on either side of the aisle have referred to as for President Biden to pardon him. If the protection secretary’s conscious of the case, would he converse with President Biden about that?
GEN. RYDER: I am not going to get into the privileged discussions between the president and the secretary. Thanks very a lot.
Q: Thanks. Does Secretary Austin really feel that Afghan commandos skilled by the U.S. ought to be capable of search asylum within the U.S.?
GEN. RYDER: I feel we have been very clear that we’re supportive of efforts by the U.S. authorities to make sure that those that fought alongside us are appropriately taken care of, and so will proceed to work with the interagency on that effort. Thanks.
Ma’am? After which I will go to the telephone.
Q: Simply following up on the back-pay for troops, that was a lawful order on the time, so is there a priority that back-pay or reinstatement might set a precedent?
GEN. RYDER: Nicely once more, what I might say is correct now, , we’re not pursuing, as a matter of coverage, again pay for individuals who refused the vaccine. On the time that that these orders had been refused, it was a lawful order, and so I am going to simply go away it at that. Thanks.
GEN. RYDER: Okay. Let me go to the telephone actual fast.
Yeah?
Q: So you might be saying we’re not at present pursuing back-pay. Is that this a ultimate determination, or is there a chance that this could possibly be explored sooner or later?
GEN. RYDER: Yeah, so I am not going to take a position about what the longer term may portend.
Q: Simply final week, a spokesman advised me that this was one thing that you just had been exploring. That was solely a pair days in the past.
GEN. RYDER: So I can let you know that proper now, we’re not at present pursuing back-pay. Thanks.
Let me go to the telephones right here actual fast. Jeff Schogol, Activity & Objective?
Q: Thanks. Final week, a spokesman was requested about back-pay and stated, quote, “Concerning the back-pay, the division continues to be exploring this and can present its views on laws on this nature on the applicable time and thru the suitable course of.” So what has modified since Friday?
GEN. RYDER: So thanks, Jeff. So once more, in the present day, as a matter of coverage, we’re not at present pursuing back-pay to service members who refused to take the COVID vaccine. If and when there are any updates to offer, we’ll make sure to do this. Thanks.
Let me go to Kimberly, SIGNAL.
Q: Hello, sir. Thanks to your time in the present day. I wished to comply with up on final week’s bilateral assembly with the Japanese minister of protection, Hamada, and if the talks with the secretary addressed how the U.S. and Japan will collaborate additional so far as immigration of command and management (C2), and even on a JADC2 stage. Thanks.
GEN. RYDER: Yeah, thanks, Kimberly. So we’ll actually have extra particulars to offer within the days forward. The discussions had been a possibility for the 2 leaders to essentially have a look at how we will advance our relationship and modernize the U.S.-Japan alliance. And so our two staffs will work collectively to do precisely what you spotlight, , speak concerning the specifics about how we will enhance cooperation and bolster interoperability in terms of issues like command and management and interoperability. Thanks.
Now, let me do yet another from the telephone right here. I am going to come again within the room. JJ Inexperienced?
Q: Thanks, Normal, for taking this query. Quite a few sources and folks which might be observing Russia, Moscow, say that it seems as if Moscow is taking a number of defensive steps in and across the metropolis. And there have been a lot of suppose tanks and Western intelligence businesses speaking for months about Russia probably making this a wider conflict or a extra typical battle. What has the Pentagon seen and famous, when it comes to Russia’s posture proper now?
GEN. RYDER: Thanks, JJ. And simply to make clear, round which metropolis did you say?
Q: Moscow.
GEN. RYDER: Yeah, I haven’t got any feedback to offer when it comes to Russian inner protection round Moscow. I feel, as we have a look at the battlefield in Ukraine, we have seen, for probably the most half, Russia basically dig in alongside the ahead line of troops, apart from course being within the neighborhood of Bakhmut and Soledar in fact.
I’ve seen press reviews speaking about Russian efforts to strengthen a few of their air defenses, primarily based on mysterious explosions that occurred at air bases of their nation, however I am not going to have something to offer on that. Thanks.
All proper, let me return to the room. Tom, after which we’ll go to Nancy.
Q: Thanks, Normal. What info do you all have, if any, on the missile that struck over the weekend in Ukraine that killed 40 individuals? There have been some reviews that it was a hypersonic missile. Are you able to shed any mild on that please? Thanks.
GEN. RYDER: Yeah, so I haven’t got any detailed reporting on the specifics, apart from to say once more we do know that Russia launched a really heavy salvo of missiles from plane, from naval vessels, and from land towards Ukrainian civilian infrastructure and civilian targets over the weekend.
I feel, once more, it simply highlights the character of this battle and the dearth of civility on the a part of Russian forces in terms of focusing on civilians.
Q: Thanks.
GEN. RYDER: Thanks. Nancy?
Q: I need to comply with as much as your reply to Tara please on the coaching at Fort Sill and media protection. You stated that OSD had been in touch with the Army about permitting U.S. media to cowl the coaching. I might like to know what exactly is the priority concerning the protection round that coaching? And have there been any restrictions positioned on the Army or DOD to permit reporters to cowl that coaching?
GEN. RYDER: So once more, we proceed to speak with the Army about what choices could exist, and once more, we’ll come again to you as shortly as we will. A few of the issues that we have to keep in mind, particularly for the Ukrainians, is, one, recognizing that they are there to coach. There are specific operations, safety issues that we want to verify we keep in mind, recognizing that these people will return to the battlefield they usually actually have a say on that as effectively.
However once more, we are going to attempt to see what we will do and are available again to you.
Q: I suppose what I am attempting to know is it a query then — effectively, if I might — really, first, have there been any restrictions positioned on DOD or the Army —
GEN. RYDER: I might say we’re nonetheless in discussions, when it comes to how we’d be capable of accommodate these requests.
Q: So proper now, there’s —
GEN. RYDER: Now, I’ll say that previously, when there was coaching, there have been restrictions positioned when it comes to visible imagery, proper, issues that would probably establish these of us who’ve to return to Ukraine, who’ve members of the family in Ukraine.
And so attempting to be delicate to these sorts of issues actually has been one thing that we have taken into consideration, identical to we’d for any important operation.
Q: So is the dialogue then round find out how to make this occur or whether or not to make this occur?
GEN. RYDER: This dialogue is find out how to make it occur.
Q: So we will anticipate then that, in some unspecified time in the future, we’ll be capable of see this and canopy it?
GEN. RYDER: We’ll hold you up to date. Thanks.
Ryo?
Q: Thanks. Final week, the CSIS launched a report on the results of the conflict video games simulations on the Taiwan Strait contingency. The principle conclusion is that the Chinese language invasion would fail however would lead to heavy casualty among the many U.S. and allies’ forces. I ponder if their conclusion is in step with the Pentagon’s conflict video games, normally?
GEN. RYDER: Yeah, so I am not going to touch upon the CSI train. Definitely conscious of it. Extra broadly talking, we have been very clear as additionally been included within the Nationwide Protection Technique — on the problem that battle within the Indo-Pacific, because it pertains to Taiwan, can be.
And in order the Protection Division, we acknowledge that China is the pacing problem. We proceed to do what we will to make sure that we will deter and stop battle, but when crucial, that we’d combat and win. Thanks.
Joe?
Q: Thanks. Normal, the previous U.S. Army Europe Commander Ben Hodges tweeted not too long ago in that the U.S. ought to now be offering Ukraine with ATACMS, Grey Eagles, small diameter bombs, to disclaim Russia using logistics hubs in Crimea and in Russia and Belarus.
The U.S. not too long ago crossed a threshold in sending armored autos to assist Ukraine take again territory. What is the Protection Secretary’s view now on sending precision weapons with ranges of as a lot as 300 kilometers?
GEN. RYDER: Yeah, effectively, I feel Secretary Austin’s been very clear that we proceed to take care of an energetic and ongoing dialogue with our Ukrainian companions, with the worldwide neighborhood, on what are Ukraine’s most pressing wants in terms of the battlefield and the present state of affairs there.
And so going into, for instance, the contact group this week, he’ll have the chance to have these discussions together with his Ukrainian counterpart and with our different allies and companions across the desk to do precisely that — what are the sorts of issues that Ukraine wants to have the ability to defend themselves and in addition take again their sovereign territory?
In order we’ve got new bulletins to make, we’ll actually make sure to move these alongside.
Q: Has there been any motion on that dialog or has it been largely in the identical place as it has been —
GEN. RYDER: Nicely, I feel that is a matter of perspective, proper? So, I imply should you have a look at this marketing campaign in its totality, should you would ask that query one month into the marketing campaign — so it is relative, proper? We will proceed to adapt and evolve and tailor that help primarily based on the state of affairs on the bottom and primarily based on the capabilities that we will get there to them shortly. So thanks.
Tara?
Q: Only a follow-up on the Patriots. How a lot of the coaching shall be targeted on upkeep? And can there be any exterior help supplied, like extra upkeep help supplied by the U.S., extra spares, or are the Ukrainians going to be chargeable for conserving the system operational on the bottom?
GEN. RYDER: So when it comes to the upkeep, I might refer you to the Army for extra granular stage of element. I might let you know that upkeep shall be a side — operations and upkeep shall be a side of the coaching.
And when it comes to upkeep writ giant, in terms of the capabilities that we’re offering on the battlefield, one of many — one of many strategies that we have used, as , is basically tele-maintenance, proper, so distant upkeep capabilities.
In order that shall be one thing that we’ll proceed to offer to the Ukrainians, not solely on the Patriot system however on a wide range of programs as they’re employed within the battlefield. Thanks very a lot.
Q: I might simply second Nancy’s feedback too — I feel it is an necessary picture to get on the market, this partnership between the U.S. and Ukrainians on this technique, as a result of there’s been a lot curiosity.
GEN. RYDER: Certain. Nope, utterly perceive. Thanks.
Mike?
Q: Yeah, a change the topic slightly bit. Does the Pentagon have any concern that South Africa is internet hosting naval workouts subsequent month with Russia and China within the Indian Ocean?
GEN. RYDER: Sure, I’ve seen the press reviews. I imply South Africa in fact is a sovereign nation. They will select to train with whom they need. So I haven’t got any specific touch upon that apart from to say, , we do admire our protection partnership with South Africa and we’ll proceed to hunt alternatives to work alongside them and to additional bolster that relationship.
Q: So there isn’t a concern that in the event that they’re working with us, then they’re working with Russia, that there may be some type — there may be some concern about, , sharing info or expertise that we’d share with them?
GEN. RYDER: Nicely, once more, I feel two issues there. One, to place this into context there are loads of international locations that keep a safety or protection relationship with Russia. Once more, that is a sovereign determination for particular person international locations to make.
Lots of these nations who’ve prior to now bought Russian-built or Soviet-era gear. So it stands to motive that they might keep some sort of relationship. From a safety cooperation stand level, actually from the U.S. perspective, I feel that the varieties of safety help america present to incorporate capabilities is rather more reliable and in addition maintained.
And one thing that we proceed to debate with varied companions and allies world wide on would they — ought to they select to buy these sorts of programs, we’re actually all ears. India being an amazing instance. Thanks. Sir.
Q: Hello, Peter Martin from Bloomberg. My colleagues reported that relying on its struggling to reestablish mil-mil ties with China and I puzzled should you had any feedback on that?
GEN. RYDER: I feel we’re at all times open to sustaining these open traces of communication with China. We acknowledge the truth that China’s going to proceed to function in that area for apparent causes and we need to do every part we will to scale back potential miscalculation.
So from a United States standpoint, from a DOD standpoint we actually will proceed to be out there to speak with our Chinese language counterparts at a a number of stage — (a number of echelons. Thanks.
Okay. Time for a couple of extra. Kasim.
Q: Normal, the DSCA and State Division has sensed the choice for the sale of F-16s to (inaudible) on the Congress. May you inform us how necessary this potential sale is for navy relations which have strained over the course of the years for a number of points?
GEN. RYDER: Sure, thanks, Kasim. So recognizing the truth that that is earlier than Congress for consideration, , I might differ to the DSCA to speak concerning the present standing of it. Definitely in terms of the bilateral relationship between america and Turkey, we have at all times stated that Turkey is a vital associate and necessary ally and so we’ll proceed to work carefully with Turkey’s leaders on how we will bolster that relationship and insure that our mutual protection wants are thought of. Thanks very a lot.
All proper, Joe. I have never seen you shortly, Joe.
Q: Kasim’s query. Is it honest to say that the deal that the F-16 cope with Turkey is form of associated to the F-35 cope with Greece? Do you see any size between each offers?
GEN. RYDER: Sure, I do not need to essentially join these two points. I might refer you to DSCA in phrases on the present standing of the offers. Definitely we’ve got a relationship with Greece and a relationship with Turkey, each of which we worth.
Q: As you may be conscious that there’s a sturdy opposition on the Hill vis-a-vis the F-16 deal to Turkey. Is there any message from the Pentagon to the Congress with regard to this matter?
GEN. RYDER: I and that is a congressional determination to make. I am not going to face on the podium and inform Congress what they need to or shouldn’t do. Once more, america and Turkey share an alliance they usually’re an necessary associate, not solely within the area however world wide. And so I am going to simply go away it at that.
Courtney?
Q: Simply a few fast follow-ons from earlier. I feel when Liz from Fox requested concerning the Afghan service member who was detained on the border, she requested (particularly if Secretary Austin, and also you stated “we’re conscious of the…” So I simply need to be clear, is Secretary Austin — he is conscious of this case? And it’s it honest to say he is monitoring it, he is following this particular case?
GEN. RYDER: I haven’t got a solution to that query.
Q: Okay. On the COVID vaccine, you retain saying, DOD’s not pursuing it. However does that imply that there isn’t any evaluate or something that is ongoing about probably paying back-pay, or are you saying that the difficulty —
GEN. RYDER: Yeah, in order a matter of coverage, we’re at present not pursuing back-pay.
Q: Okay. After which my final one is simply — I am questioning if there’s been some reporting on social media primarily a couple of delegation of Russian navy officers who had been in Syria, assembly with a few of the Autonomous Administration and management, and I am questioning should you — if that is something that you’ve got a touch upon, should you’re conscious if there’s any U.S. navy element to this assembly, something you may share on it?
GEN. RYDER: Yeah, I do not —
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Q: –I do know I simply talked about two international locations however I am simply curious if there’s any Pentagon response to it?
GEN. RYDER: No, I proceed to watch however I haven’t got something to offer on that. Okay, thanks.
Only a couple extra. Let me go to some other people within the room right here. You and you then?
Q: Thanks, Normal. Normal, there may be some latest media reviews about Turkey are planning on doing a brand new operation in — north of Syria. Are you privy to that? And do you continue to suppose there may be any issues about any navy operations on this nation — within the north of this nation?
GEN. RYDER: Yeah, we have been very clear that any sort of floor offensive into northern Syria might additional destabilize the area and negatively influence the defeat ISIS mission. And so we have communicated that to our Turkish allies, and I am going to simply go away it at that. Thanks.
Q: Thanks.
GEN. RYDER: Sir?
Q: In your evaluation — thanks. In your evaluation, how do the British tanks — what influence will British tanks have on the bottom in Ukraine?
GEN. RYDER: Nicely, broadly talking — and once more, I am going to enable the UK to talk for itself, when it comes to the capabilities that it could or could not present. Broadly talking, once more, as a global neighborhood, any sort of functionality that we’re in a position to present to Ukraine to help them of their efforts to defend their territory and be ready to take again territory I feel is an effective factor.
Definitely, as we have talked about earlier than, having armored-type of capabilities provides them one other functionality to make use of on the bottom with the intention to change the equation on the battlefield, particularly as we have seen a few of these traces turn out to be static.
However once more, on the finish of the day, it is as much as Ukraine on how greatest to make use of these capabilities. The one different factor I might say on that’s the capabilities they have been supplied, they’ve employed to nice impact. Thanks.
Q: And if I could, now that different allies are sending or contemplating sending tanks to Ukraine, how does this variation the U.S. place on sending American tanks to Ukraine?
GEN. RYDER: So once more, I haven’t got something to announce. I feel we have been very clear, once we do have one thing to announce, we’ll be offering the Bradley Combating Automobile, as , which once more is an armored functionality. And so, , when and if we’ve got one thing new to announce, we are going to.
Thanks all very a lot, all people. Respect it.
