Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Make7

(8,547 posts)

1. "the Phoenix Ghost was 'developed before' Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine"

Reply to speak easy (Original post)

Thu Apr 21, 2022, 06:44 PM

Apr 2022

Earlier today, a senior defense official said the new drone “was rapidly developed by the Air Force in response, specifically, to Ukrainian requirements.” However, in a later briefing, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby walked back that characterization, stating that the Phoenix Ghost was “developed before” Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine.

“It was developed for a set of requirements that very closely match what the Ukrainians need right now in Donbas,” he said.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

9 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

The U.S. deploys a Drone specifically for Ukraine (!) [View all] speak easy Apr 2022 OP

"the Phoenix Ghost was 'developed before' Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine" Make7 Apr 2022 #1

"was rapidly developed by the Air Force, in response, specifically to Ukrainian requirements" speak easy Apr 2022 #2

The original quote was from an unnamed source. brer cat Apr 2022 #3

"a senior defense official told reporters" speak easy Apr 2022 #4

was his last name flynn? getagrip_already Apr 2022 #8

could be that it's sw was rapidly modified..... getagrip_already Apr 2022 #9

Go check out the "About" page of AEVEX relayerbob Apr 2022 #5

"You're lying, let me see your phone". speak easy Apr 2022 #6

... speak easy Apr 2022 #7