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U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, flies a practice demo at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2019. Representing Air Combat Command, the F-22 Demo Team travels to air shows all across the world showcase the performance and capabilities of the world's premier 5th-generation fighter. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Sam Eckholm)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, flies a practice demo at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2019. Representing Air Combat Command, the F-22 Demo Team travels to air shows all across the world showcase the performance and capabilities of the world's premier 5th-generation fighter. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Sam Eckholm)

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The Air Force’s F-22 Raptor Fighter Nightmare Is a ‘Self Inflicted Wound’

Key Points and Summary – The 2009 decision to prematurely halt F-22 Raptor production at just 187 aircraft was a “catastrophic, shortsighted” blunder that...

Harry J. KazianisAugust 28, 2025

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – An F-22 Raptor performs a flyover and air demonstration during noon meal formation at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 14, 2023. Events such as these aim to cultivate warrior ethos, a future-focused mindset, and supplement existing character, leadership, and officer development efforts with the cadets. (U.S Air Force Photo by Trevor Cokley)

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – An F-22 Raptor performs a flyover and air demonstration during noon meal formation at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 14, 2023. Events such as these aim to cultivate warrior ethos, a future-focused mindset, and supplement existing character, leadership, and officer development efforts with the cadets. (U.S Air Force Photo by Trevor Cokley)

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What Makes the F-22 Raptor So Hard to Detect?

Key Points and Summary – The F-22 Raptor’s air dominance stems from a masterclass in stealth engineering that makes it nearly invisible to adversaries....

Isaac SeitzAugust 28, 2025

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs a high speed pass during the 2025 Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Kaneohe Bay Air Show, at MCBH, Aug. 9, 2025. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show provided an opportunity to showcase the aircraft, equipment, and capabilities of the armed forces in the Indo-Pacific region to the local community. The air show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations, and vendors, was designed to celebrate MCBH’s longstanding relationship with the local community. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Peter Bannister)

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs a high speed pass during the 2025 Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Kaneohe Bay Air Show, at MCBH, Aug. 9, 2025. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show provided an opportunity to showcase the aircraft, equipment, and capabilities of the armed forces in the Indo-Pacific region to the local community. The air show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations, and vendors, was designed to celebrate MCBH’s longstanding relationship with the local community. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Peter Bannister)

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The F-22 Is a Better Fighter, But China’s J-20 Has a Secret Weapon: Numbers

Key Points and Summary: The critical matchup between America’s F-22 Raptor and China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon is a battle of “quality versus quantity.” -While...

Andrew LathamAugust 21, 2025

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 199th Air Expeditionary Squadron sits beneath a hangar as the sun sets in Northern Territory, Australia, July 16, 2025, during Talisman Sabre 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 199th Air Expeditionary Squadron sits beneath a hangar as the sun sets in Northern Territory, Australia, July 16, 2025, during Talisman Sabre 2025. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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Why the U.S. Air Force is Dumping Lots of Cash Into the F-22 Raptor

PUBLISHED on August 18, 2025, 2:35 PM EDT – Key Points and Summary: The F-22 Raptor, America’s premier air superiority fighter, is receiving an...

Christian OrrAugust 18, 2025

YF-23A Black Widow II National Security Journal Photo

YF-23A Black Widow II National Security Journal Photo

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The Northrop YF-23A ‘Black Widow II’ Fighter Summed Up in 4 Words

PUBLISHED on August 16, 2025, 6:30 PM EDT, Key Points and Summary: The Northrop YF-23A Black Widow II was a revolutionary stealth prototype that...

Isaac SeitzAugust 16, 2025

Aircraft from the 1st Fighter Wing conducted an Elephant Walk at Langley Air Force Base, Jan. 31, 2025, showcasing the wing's readiness and operational agility. This demonstration highlighted the wing's capability to mobilize forces rapidly in high-stress scenarios. The wing’s fleet includes F-22 Raptors and T-38 Talons. As Air Combat Command’s lead wing, the 1 FW maintains unparalleled combat readiness to ensure national defense at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Ian Sullens)

Aircraft from the 1st Fighter Wing conducted an Elephant Walk at Langley Air Force Base, Jan. 31, 2025, showcasing the wing's readiness and operational agility. This demonstration highlighted the wing's capability to mobilize forces rapidly in high-stress scenarios. The wing’s fleet includes F-22 Raptors and T-38 Talons. As Air Combat Command’s lead wing, the 1 FW maintains unparalleled combat readiness to ensure national defense at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Ian Sullens)

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The F-22 Raptor ‘Elephant Walk’ Summed Up in 2 Words

PUBLISHED on August 16, 2025, 4:50 PM EDT – Key Points and Summary: In a massive display of airpower, the U.S. Air Force’s 1st...

Brent M. EastwoodAugust 16, 2025

FB-22 Strike Raptor Sideview

FB-22 Strike Raptor Sideview

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The FB-22 Strike Raptor: How to Transform the F-22 Into a Bomber

PUBLISHED on August 12, 2025, 10:56 AM EDT – Key Points and Summary – In the early 2000s, there was a serious proposal to...

Brent M. EastwoodAugust 12, 2025

Lockheed Martin FB-22 Raptor Stealth Bomber

Lockheed Martin FB-22 Raptor Stealth Bomber

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The Lockheed Martin FB-22 Raptor Stealth Bomber Summed Up in 3 Words

PUBLISHED on August 12, 2025, 10:17 AM EDT – Key Points and Summary – Key In the early 2000s, Lockheed Martin proposed a bomber...

Christian OrrAugust 12, 2025

YF-23 Up Close

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YF-23 Black Widow II vs. F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighter: Who Wins A ‘Dogfight’?

PUBLISHED on August 8, 2025, 1:38 PM EDT – Key Points and Summary – The Advanced Tactical Fighter competition of the early 1990s pitted...

Brent M. EastwoodAugust 8, 2025

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