AreOut
25th Aug 2015, 11:59
"The US Air Force said its F-22 Raptor stealth fighters will be sent to Europe to show “commitment to the security and stability” of its allies. The Air Force Secretary tied the move to the US’ “approach to Russia,” linking it to the crisis in Ukraine.
The deployment, slated to occur “very soon,” was described as part of the “European Reassurance Initiative,” Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James said at a Pentagon briefing on Monday. She added that it was “to support combatant commander requirements” in the region."
US to deploy F-22 Raptor jets in Europe ? RT USA (http://www.rt.com/usa/313305-us-europe-f-22-jets/)
Is it really worthwhile news?
The deployment, slated to occur “very soon,” was described as part of the “European Reassurance Initiative,” Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James said at a Pentagon briefing on Monday. She added that it was “to support combatant commander requirements” in the region."
US to deploy F-22 Raptor jets in Europe ? RT USA (http://www.rt.com/usa/313305-us-europe-f-22-jets/)
Is it really worthwhile news?