With the 6th-generation NGAD fighter facing delays and budget questions, the U.S. is pivoting to “Super” F-22 and F-35 ...

In the world of military airplanes it is very fashionable to be old. The most widespread fighter planes and bombers are decades-old, and the world understands how keeping them operational for a while ...

Pratt & Whitney secured a three-year contract to sustain the F119 engines which power the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 fleet. Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a $1.5 billion contract to keep sustaining for ...

The F-22 will receive an embedded set of TacIRST sensors as part of the Infrared Defensive System to enhance aircraft survivability and lethality. Lockheed Martin announced on Jan. 22, 2025, that it ...

The F-16 Fighting Falcon’s adaptability in modern warfare often surpasses the F-22 Raptor’s speed. While the F-16 has been ...

Despite the newer F-35 Lightning II’s introduction, the F-22 remains dominant in terms of stealth and speed. The US Air Force’s dwindling fleet of F-22 Raptor fighters may be aging, but these ...

The United States is exploring plans for two new fighter jet initiatives: a modernized version of the F-22 Raptor, potentially called the "F-22 Super," and a fresh twin-engine platform known as the ...

The US Air Force plans on equipping the F-22 Raptor with substantial upgrades to ensure that the fighter continues to outperform its competitors. The US-made F-22 Raptor is the most powerful aircraft ...

An F-22 Raptor takes off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, 5 June 2025. The F-22 is set to receive new survivability and lethality capabilities in the FY 2026 USAF budget request. (US Air Force) ...

The F-22 made headlines in July 2025 when the Air Force released its latest budget request, which included $90 million in improvements for the stealth fighter, including infrared defensive systems, ...