American fifth-generation F-22 Raptor fighters, recently transferred to Europe, will have to solve the dangerous task of countering Russian aircraft if they enter the identification zone of the Polish air defense (air defense). This is written by the publication 19 FortyFive.

The publication claims that "the stakes are high when it comes to confrontation with Russia." It is noted that the F-22 Raptor fighters stationed at the Lask Airbase are capable of air-to-air and air-to-ground missile defense.

"There is a good reason for such a strong US presence. Poland plays a key role on the eastern flank of NATO, and the US military is making an important and strategic decision to maintain a permanent presence in the country," the publication says.

In August, the American publication 19FortyFive told how the United States sent fifth-generation F-22 Raptor fighters to Europe for the first time since the beginning of Russia's special operation in Ukraine.

In June, Popular Mechanics magazine, citing a report from the US Accounting Chamber, wrote that in 2021, only half of the 186 fifth-generation F-22 Raptor fighters were ready to perform the task right now, although it was originally planned to bring this figure to 75 percent.

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