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2026-01-18 18:35 UTC
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F-22 Raptor

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The U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptor Fighter Made Venezuela Pay
On January 3, 2025, U.S. forces conducted 'Operation Absolute Resolve,' deploying over 150 aircraft including elite stealth fighters like the F-22 Raptors to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Madur...
The F-22 Raptor Getting So Many Upgrades It Will Now Fly Until 2060
The U.S. Air Force plans to sustain the operational use of the F-22 Raptor through the 2060s by implementing continuous technological and functional upgrades. This initiative aims to keep the aircraft...
The F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighter Is Getting So Many Upgrades It Will Now Fly Until 2060
The U.S. Air Force plans to maintain the operational capability of the F-22 Raptor until at least the year 2060, through continuous upgrades that include stealth coatings, avionics enhancements, and s...
The U.S. Air Force Can’t Build New F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighters
Efforts to restart production of the F-22 Raptor fighter jets are considered impractical due to high costs and outdated technology by the time production would commence. According to data from the Air...
The Su-57 Felon Is Russia’s ‘Frankenstein’ Stealth Fighter
Russia's Su-57 stealth fighter fails to match the capabilities of the U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor in terms of maneuverability and survivability. While the Su-57 is designed as a premier stealth multi...
The Air Force’s ‘New’ F-22 Super Raptor Will Have ‘Fangs’
The U.S. Air Force plans to fund an upgrade package for the F-22 Raptor in its FY2026 budget, focusing on incorporating Infrared Search and Tracking (IRST) systems called IRDS to enhance threat detect...
Fatal Air Force F-22 Raptor Fighter Accident Caused by ‘Procedural Failures and Poor Communication’
An investigation into an air force incident from March 2024 concluded that the death of Staff Sgt. Charles Crumlett at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson was due to procedural failures and poor communica...