USA – Counterterrorism setback: ‘Armed Overwatch’ is stalled again (Elaine McCusker, Defense News)

 A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II flies a mission over Afghanistan on May 28, 2018. The aircraft provides close-air support for coalition forces fighting terrorist groups. (Staff Sgt. Corey Hook/U.S. Air Force)

The Department of Defense requires a cost-effective and responsive method to protect U.S. forces called upon to contain the violent extremist threat while America confronts the reemergence of long-term strategic competition with China and Russia.

https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/commentary/2020/12/08/counterterrorism-setback-armed-overwatch-is-stalled-again/