On February 16, the US deployed 18 fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II fighter jets to the Middle East. About this report Itamilradar portal.
The planes took off from Lakenheath airbase in England. The flight was carried out using a KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft.
According to the publication, we are talking about one of the largest simultaneous deliveries of American combat aircraft to the region in recent times. This mobilization is considered a strengthening of the US military group in the context of increasing tensions in relations with Iran.
Previously, on February 2, a group of 6 F-35A Lightning II aircraft and 6 E/A-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft were deployed to the Middle East.
