RussellMc wrote:
> Sending one Aegis Frigate "as a sign of support" and/or on a goodwill
> tour and/or "to monitor activitiies"  is seen as sabre rattling and
> war mongering.
> Sending two is seen as close to mobilisation and not too far below a
> declaration of war.

Which is most likely exactly what is intended.  "Rethink what you're doing,
or else...".

This sort of tactic has been used many times thru history by many nations,
and is hardly limited to Arleigh Burke class destroyers.  Sometimes it
works.


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