F-35s to strike from rough jungle airstrips in Pacific

The transcript discusses potential military actions by China and the Pentagon's strategic efforts to create jungle airfields capable of launching and receiving fighter jets. It highlights upgrades to Anderson Air Force Base to handle advanced aircraft like F35s and F16s. The airstrip enhancements include an emergency arresting system for damaged jets. The transcript also covers the Cope N Air power exercise, which tests the ability to launch unpredictable missions from jungle airstrips.

What is the Pentagon's strategy in response to potential military actions by China in the Pacific region?

• Developing new missile systems

• Increasing naval presence in the Atlantic

• Creating rough jungle airfields

• Building new airfields in Europe

What type of aircraft is Anderson's Northwest Field airstrip being upgraded to handle?

• Commercial airliners

• B52 bombers

• F35 fighters and F Sixteens

• Drones

What was the primary use of Anderson's Northwest Field airstrip in the past?

• Launching space shuttles

• Handling commercial flights

• Training paratroopers

• Operating C. 130 Cargo planes and helicopters

What is the main focus of the Cope N Air power exercise?

• Testing naval capabilities

• Developing new aircraft technologies

• Improving satellite communications

• Launching missions from jungle airstrips

Which location is primarily focused on during the Cope N Air power exercise?

• Hawaii

• Guam

• Alaska

• Japan