The United States has begun permanently stationing its newest-generation F-15EX Eagle II fighters outside its borders for the first time.
Globalinfo.az reports that the first batch of the new aircraft has been sent to Japan’s island of Okinawa.
Two F-15EX fighters have arrived at Kadena Air Base on Okinawa.
The base has thus become the first location where the US Air Force permanently stations these aircraft abroad.
Washington plans to send a total of 36 such fighters to Okinawa over the next few years. The new aircraft will replace the obsolete F-15C/D models previously used at the base.
The F-15EX Eagle II is a modernised version of the United States’ well-known F-15 fighters. The aircraft is equipped with a new radar system, upgraded avionics and electronic warfare equipment.
In addition, it can carry more weapons than previous models.
Safura Bannayeva
Globalinfo.az
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