https://townhall.com/tipsheet/scott-mcclallen/2026/01/21/president-trump-sounds-alarm-over-uk-giving-up-key-us-military-base-n2669866
Psalm 144:1 — "Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight."
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# Strategic Importance of Diego Garcia
Diego Garcia is one of the most critical U.S. and U.K. military bases. Its importance comes from several key factors:
1. Location
- Central Indian Ocean, roughly equidistant from Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
- Ideal forward base for projecting military power across three continents.
2. Air Operations
- Hosts long-range bombers, surveillance planes, and refueling aircraft.
- Enables rapid response to conflicts or crises in the region.
3. Naval Operations
- Supports U.S. and allied naval ships, including aircraft carriers and submarines.
- Provides maintenance, supplies, and a staging point for operations.
4. Intelligence & Surveillance
- Equipped with radars and communications infrastructure.
- Monitors shipping lanes, military movements, and potential threats.
5. Logistics & Supply Hub
- Refueling and supply depot for forces operating far from U.S. soil.
- Essential for sustaining long-term military campaigns.
6. Strategic Deterrence
- Presence of U.S. forces acts as a deterrent to potential adversaries like China or Russia.
- Maintains U.S./NATO influence in a key global region.
> Giving up Diego Garcia would reduce U.S./U.K. operational flexibility, surveillance capabilities, and rapid-response options in the Indian Ocean and beyond.