U.S. Air Force Deploys F-22 Raptors to Kadena Air Base in Japan
The United States Air Force has deployed F-22 Raptor stealth fighters to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, as part of a rotational force. This move places America's top-tier air superiority fighters in close proximity to China. The deployment replaces the aging F-15C/D Eagle fleet that had been permanently stationed at the base for decades. The F-22s are from the Hawaii and Virginia Air National Guard units. This strategic repositioning underscores the Pentagon's focus on the Indo-Pacific region and its response to growing military competition.
Official Source: https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/us-more-f22-stealth-china-doorstep
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