A few days ago, American fifth-generation fighters F-22 Raptor arrived in Poland. On April 6 they started
What is known
F-22 Raptor of the 94th Fighter Squadron,which is based at the combined base "Langley-Eustis" (Langley-Eustis) in Virginia, went to the base "Powidz" (Powidz) in Poland. This was a planned rotation that maintains the presence of forward American aircraft along NATO's eastern flank.
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Since November last year, F-15E Strike Eagle fighters have been carrying out the US European Command plan to strengthen the collective defense system. Now the F-22 Raptor aircraft have taken over this role.
The Polish air base "Powidz" offers armedinfrastructure to US forces along with the ability to operate closer to allies and partners. From here, fifth-generation F-22 Raptor fighter jets can support NATO missions in the Baltic and Black Sea regions.
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It is worth recalling that at the end of the summer of 2022, the United Stateshave already sent Raptor aircraft to Poland. In August, 12 F-22 fighter jets landed in the Polish city of Lask as part of a program to reinforce NATO's eastern flank amid Russia's aggression against Ukraine.