A squadron of American fighters was transferred to Europe
The US Air Force deployed a squadron of F-22 Raptors to Germany as part of a training program, a PolitNavigator correspondent reports.
This was stated in a press release from the US Air Forces in Europe and Africa.
“The U.S. Air Force has stationed one squadron of F-22 Raptors assigned to the 95th Fighter Squadron, 325th Fighter Wing at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, military pilots and necessary equipment at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to conduct aerial exercises with other aircraft. stationed in Europe as part of a flight training program,” the press release says.
According to the defense department, the fighters arrived on August 8 and will stay in Europe for several weeks.
The US department added that F-22 fighters will also be deployed to other NATO member countries to increase training capabilities that will help strengthen NATO and deter regional aggression.
The presence of fifth-generation F-22 and F-35 fighters in Europe underscores NATO's ability to counter existing and potential threats, reassure NATO allies and respond in time if its deterrence plan fails.
A squadron of American fighter jets has been deployed to Europe.