#Antonov:Russian & US military depts signed Memorandum on a flight safety in skies of #SYRIA https://t.co/cC1Di6JV6y pic.twitter.com/AEbV8Y5l9f— Минобороны России (@mod_russia) October 20, 2015Sputnik: US, Russia Ready to Discuss Search and Rescue in Case Pilot Downed in Syria
US, Russia ready to discuss search and rescue in Syria in case of downed pilot or aircraft in distress through the newly established channel, Pentagon said.
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The United States and Russia are prepared to cooperate on search and rescue of pilots in Syria, US Department of Defense spokesperson Lt. Col. Michelle Baldanza told Sputnik on Tuesday.
Earlier in the day, Washington and Moscow signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the flight safety during their air operations in Syria.
“We have not developed a new agreement with Russia regarding Search and Rescue. In the case of a downed pilot or aircraft in distress, both sides should contact each other via the newly established channel. Further action will be determined at the time of incident,” Baldanza explained, adding that no agreement has been developed on the issue.
WNU Editor: Will they actually work together to save each others pilots in the event that one is shot down .... I guess we will have to wait and see .... but my gut is telling me no.
Update: Former pilot takes shots at Russia, U.S. agreement on Syria (Washington Examiner).