“What is the opposing air power that necessitates a dozen Raptors?” How, when, and where the F22s will be used against Iran will probably be withheld until the event is over. “The Raptor’s primary mission is to get into contested airspace and neutralize anti aircraft missile systems” That is the role of the F-35 Strike Fighter and there’s none better. Sending the F-22s also sends a message to the rest of the world, especially China, about how serious the US is about deterrence and what the US can really do if and when we need to.
Author: ABC News
Published at: 2026-02-25 23:12:38
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