AIM-260 JATM: The Next Generation of US Air-to-Air Dominance
This explainer breaks down why the AIM-260 JATM was created, what it replaces, and how it is intended to restore long-range air-to-air dominance.
US Air Force, Defense Unicorns Test On-Aircraft Software Updates for F-22
Defense Unicorns and the US Air Force Sustainment Center have tested a new method to install and update F-22 fighter jet software.
F-22 Pilot Controls MQ-20 Drone in Breakthrough Manned-Unmanned Teaming Demo
In a first-of-its-kind demonstration, a pilot flying an F-22 Raptor has successfully controlled a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-20 Avenger drone in flight.
Pratt & Whitney Clinches $1.5B F-22 Engine Sustainment Deal
RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has clinched a $1.5-billion contract to sustain the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jet’s engines.
F-22 Raptor to Get Next-Gen Infrared Sensor From Lockheed
Lockheed Martin has been contracted for the integration of a next-generation infrared search and track system on the F-22 Raptor.
China Says Developing Low-Cost Radar That Can Track F-22 Stealth Fighters
China is reportedly developing a cheap radar system that can detect and track America’s F-22 Raptor, one of the world’s most advanced stealth fighter aircraft.
Raytheon Bags $1 Billion F-22 Sensor Enhancement Contract
The US Air Force has awarded RTX a $1-billion contract to enhance F-22 jet's sensors.
US F-22 Stealth Warplanes Arrive in Middle East
Advanced American F-22 stealth warplanes arrived in the Middle East as Washington boosts its forces in the region ahead of an expected Iranian counterattack on Israel.
After Warships, China Creates Mockups of American Warplanes
China has created replicas of some of America’s most sophisticated warplanes in what appears to be a strategic attempt to rival its closest adversary.
US Navy, Air Force to Begin Joint Fighter Jet Training in 2024
The US Navy and Air Force will start cooperative fighter pilot training this year through a Joint Simulation Environment.
BAE Wins F-22 Electronic Warfare System Sustainment Contract
Lockheed Martin has awarded BAE Systems a five-year sustainment contract for the AN/ALR-94 advanced digital electronic warfare system for the US Air Force F-22.
F-22 Stealth Fuel Tanks Could Be Adapted for Other Aircraft
The low-drag external fuel tanks and pylons Lockheed Martin is developing for the F-22 Raptor could be integrated with other fighter jets, such as the F-35, according to a company official.
US, Selmet Enhance Turbine Engine Supply Chain for Fighter Jets
The US Department of Defense has signed an agreement with Selmet to support the production of turbine engine components for fighter jets.
US Air Force Receives First Jets for F-22 Formal Training Unit
The US Air Force’s 71st Fighter Squadron has received its first two F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia.
China Developed J-20 Stealth Fighter Using US F-22 Raptor Tech: Report
China developed its J-20 stealth fighter by copying some technologies from the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor, according to a former US military official.
US Recovers Sensor Parts From Downed Chinese Balloon: Military
The US has recovered important sensor and electronics parts from a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon it shot down earlier this month.
US Air Force F-16s Join F-15s, F-22s in Japan
US Air Force F-16C/D Fighting Falcons have landed at Kadena Air Base in Japan to support an ongoing phased return of F-15 Eagles to the US.
F-22s Arrive at Japan Air Base to Replace Retiring F-15s
The US Air Force has begun deploying F-22A fighter jets to the Kadena Air Base, Japan, as part of a phased withdrawal of its retiring F-15C/D fleet.
US Air Force Retiring Japan-Based F-15 Fleet
The US Air Force is retiring two squadrons of F-15C/D Eagle fighters stationed at Kadena Air Base in Japan as part of a modernization plan.
US Air Force F-22 Raptor Fires Record-High 28 Missiles During Trial
A US Air Force F-22 Raptor has successfully loaded and fired a record-high 28 air-to-air missiles during a weapon system evaluation.
USAF Flight Tests Open Software Stack on F-22
A US Air Force team flight tested a newly-developed Open Systems Enclave with an F-22’s existing hardware last month.
USAF Raptors Arrive in UK en Route to NATO ‘Air Shielding’ in Poland
US Air Force F-22 Raptor fighters successfully landed at a UK Royal Air Force base in preparation for NATO’s Air Shielding mission in Poland.
US Air Force Seeking Blue Force Adversary Simulator Drones
The US Air Force has awarded a contract to American firm Blue Force Technologies to supply drones for adversary air training.
Lockheed Secures $10B US F-22 Raptor Modernization Contract
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $10.9 billion contract to maintain and modernize the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor fleet.
