American F-35 Secret Mission in Ukraine - Video

When Russia launched its strike on Ukraine, NATO's east wing became an ideal proving ground for the F-35 Lightning II. Members of the 388th Fighter Wing on active duty and the Air Force's 419th Fighter Wing became the first American F-35As to arrive to support NATO amid the opening offensive of last year's Russo-Ukrainian War. They were deployed to Germany's Spangdahlem Air Base.
Their mission is to extract as much electronic data as possible from surface-to-air missiles and aircraft scattered over Eastern Europe. This is important for creating a map to guide NATO operations. And if the situation extends to NATO countries, this data also becomes an important factor.
The commander of the 388th Fighter Wing, Col. Craig Andrle, told Air Force Time March 31, 2023 that they still did not cross the border. “We also didn't shoot anything or drop anything. But the plane is always sensing and gathering information. And the F-35 is doing very well," he said.
Plans for sending F-35s to Eastern Europe had been drawn up long before Russia attacked Ukraine. But as you know, Washington has warned that Vladimir Putin will invade his neighbor.
Based on that belief, the 34th Fighter Squadron began awaiting a potential deployment to Europe. Under the standard model, squadrons are supposed to move through four phases over the six months prior to delivery. The four phases were a reset from their last trip, training locally as a unit. participate in larger exercises. and standby status.
While waiting for further orders, the 388th Fighter Wing pilots conducted training. They chose a jet that could fly for at least three months without major repairs. Airmen also read their combat equipment and practice wearing gas masks. Also getting medical paperwork done, studying European rules of engagement, learning about any airfields they might use.
The F-35 is designed to block and destroy air defenses that could bring down allied aircraft. This will open the way for other aircraft to enter enemy territory. They also absorb electronic emissions from nearby radars to construct pictures of friendly or foe troops.
Andrle said the airmen saw the threat in Ukraine and Kaliningrad. Russian area sandwiched between Lithuania and Poland. "The F-35 can find and identify surface-to-air missile sites and pass that information on to the rest of the coalition," he added. The F-35 doesn't just operate from Germany's Spangdahlem. They also moved to Estonia's Amari Air Base, Lithuania's Siauliai Air Base, and Romania's Fetesti Air Base.
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather multirole fighter intended to perform air superiority and strike missions. It is also capable of providing electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor for the F-35, with key partners Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems. The USAF considers this aircraft the primary combat aircraft for performing enemy air defense suppression (SEAD) missions, thanks to its advanced sensors and mission systems.
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