For the first time, the US has sent top of the line F-22 Raptor jets to Israel, amid continued tension with Iran over the latter's nuclear programme plans.

A F22 raptor aircraft. (Photo: Reuters)
Amid heightened tensions with Iran, the US has deployed a group of F-22 Raptor jets to Israel, in what appears to be the first time such aircraft has been sent, The New York Times reported. The F-22 is one of the most advanced US fighter jets. Flight tracking data and videos by plane spotters revealed a dozen of these aircraft taking off from their temporary station in the UK.
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Feb 26, 2026 23:35 IST
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