F-15 Strike Eagle Show of Force

LFA-7 Mach Loop Cad East Shows of force have historically been undertaken mostly by a military actor unwilling to engage in all-out hostilities, but fearing to ’lose face’ (i.e. to appear weak). By performing a carefully calculated provocation, the opponent is to be shown that violent confrontation remains an option, and that there will be no (or no further) backing off on the principle the show of force is to defe