USA transferred to Europe F-22 Raptor fighters

Four American Fifth generation F-22 Raptor arrived at the Pibase in Germany in Germany in Germany. This was reported on the website of the US Air Force in Europe and Africa.

Until the end of September, planes will participate in training flights and work out interaction with the units of other NATO member countries. The first participation of the F-22 Raptor in European exercises is designed to prove that fifth-generation fighters can be successfully placed on NATO military bases in Europe, the message says. It will also provide American pilots with the opportunity to get acquainted with actions at the European Theater.

“This deployment contributes to the development of our air forces and demonstrates our determination and commitment to European security and protection,” said General Frank Gorentz, commander of the US Air Force in Europe, Mi Africa.

In June, the US Minister of Air Force Deborah Lee James announced its intention to place Raptor fighters in Europe . According to her, this is necessary in the framework of the increase in forces in the region due to deterioration in relations with Russia. Now the situation with Russia is the “biggest threat, in my opinion,” James noted.

On July 9, James again stated that Russia is the greatest threat to the national security of the United States . For this reason, the official added, the United States should increase its military presence in Europe, even if their allies in NATO are cutting out defense expenses due to financial problems.

Washington has already responded to the “annoying” shares of Moscow in Europe by strengthening the military presence, James remarked, and will continue to send the F-16 fighter squadron to Europe. “Now is not the time to demonstrate the lack of determination in the face of such actions on the part of Russia,” the minister emphasized.

James also expressed disappointment that only 4 out of 28 NATO members still laid out military spending at the level of 2 percent of GDP in the budgets, as provided for by the decision of the alliance. “This figure is not taken from the air,” the official noted. “All NATO members agreed with her.”