The United States military deployed a group of F-15 tactical fighters in Poland for a flying exercise, the Pentagon said on Monday, Trend reported citing Sputnik.
"US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles, aircrew and support personnel from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, deployed to Powdiz Air Base, Poland, to participate in exercise Rapid Panther, March 25," the Pentagon said in a statement.
The exercise is aimed at demonstrating the 48th Fighter Wing’s ability to forward deploy rapidly with few aircraft and execute relevant training with the Polish military, it added.
The Pentagon also noted the exercise underscores the US commitment to security in the region and is not related to any current world events.