USAF F-22 Raptors in Action | Cope Thunder 26-1 | Basa Air Base

Experience stunning F-22 Raptor takeoffs and landings as aircraft assigned to the 199th Air Expeditionary Squadron conduct flight operations during Exercise Cope Thunder 26-1 at Basa Air Base, Philippines, on April 8, 2026. This exclusive B-roll showcases the world's premier fifth-generation air superiority fighter in action while highlighting the growing defense partnership between the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and the Philippine Air Force (PAF). Through bilateral training exercises like Cope Thunder 26-1, both nations strengthen interoperability, improve combat readiness, and enhance their combined capabilities to promote peace, stability, and security across the Indo-Pacific region. If you enjoy military aviation, fighter jets, air force exercises, and defense content, be sure to subscribe for more high-quality military footage. Keywords: F-22 Raptor, F-22, USAF, U.S. Air Force, Cope Thunder 2026, Cope Thunder 26-1, Basa Air Base, Philippines, 199th Air Expeditionary Squadron, fighter jets, military aviation, stealth fighter, fifth-generation fighter, Indo-Pacific, air combat, aviation, military exercise, aircraft takeoff, aircraft landing, defense, air power.