Top End welcomes F-22
Raptors
STRIKE & AIR COMBAT
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23 AUGUST 2022
By: Reporter
The advanced
fighter aircraft have arrived in Australia to participate in a joint military
exercise.
United
States Air Force (USAF) F-22 Raptor aircraft have arrived in the Northern
Territory to take part in the Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) program.
The aircraft
touched down in RAAF Base Tindal in preparation for several weeks of military
training activities during the EAC program.
The program, which commenced in 2017, aims to further enhance interoperability between Australia the United States.
This builds
on previous joint training activities, which recently included the deployment
of B-1 Lancer aircraft from RAAF Base Darwin and B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers
from RAAF Base Amberley.
Air
Vice-Marshal Darren Goldie, Air Commander Australia, noted the importance of
enhancing bilateral defence ties as part of the United States Force Posture
Initiative.
“It is testament to how
well our two Air Forces assimilate, that these incredible aircraft are able to
visit our bases and utilise our infrastructure and support services, so we can
all train closely with one another,” AVM Goldie added.
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