In the 1990s, Washington locked the F-22 Raptor behind an export ban meant to protect America’s most advanced stealth tech.

The F-22 Raptor is a unique fighter jet in many respects. It's a rare model that boasts the ability to supercruise, or achieve speeds in excess of Mach 1 without needing to engage its afterburners.

The F-22 is considered the top US air superiority fighter, known for stealth, speed, and agility. F-22 pilot Maj. Samuel Larson captivates audiences with daring displays in the fifth-gen fighter. "All ...

What You Need to Know: Though production of the F-22 Raptor was halted in 2011, this stealth fighter remains a cornerstone of U.S. air superiority. With the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) ...

The Boeing 757 FTB is the F-22’s highly modified and instrumented aircraft that tests avionics and systems, saving costs and development timelines. Amid reports of the F-22 Raptor being slated to ...

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, ...

The new TacIRST sensors will be incorporated on nearly all of the Air Force’s remaining fleet of 178 F-22s. The world’s first-ever fifth-generation fighter platform may be nearing retirement, but the ...