Raytheon and U.S. Air Force set record with longest known AMRAAM missile shot from F-22 Raptor fighter
Raytheon and the U.S. Air Force’s Air Combat Command have successfully carried out the longest known AMRAAM air-to-air missile shot by a fifth-generation fighter during tests at Eglin Air Force Base.
U.S. Air Force taps F‑22 Raptors to operate next-generation Collaborative Combat Aircraft
The United States Air Force has confirmed plans to retrofit its F‑22 Raptor stealth fighters with systems enabling direct control of next-generation autonomous drones, known as Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCAs).
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B-2 Spirit bombers and F-22 Raptor fighters conduct flyover of White House [VIDEO]
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit bombers, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, were featured in a flyover above the White House on 4 July 2025.
U.S. Air Force plans to continue upgrading its F-22 Raptor fighter fleet
The Pentagon’s budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year (FY26) includes specific plans to modernise the F-22 Raptor stealth fighter aircraft.
U.S. Air Force deploys F-22 Raptors to RAF Lakenheath amid rising tensions with Iran
Twelve U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors have arrived at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, supported by an extensive aerial refuelling operation across the Atlantic.
Lockheed Martin to enhance F-22 Raptor fighters with advanced infrared sensors
Lockheed Martin, the American defence industry giant, has secured a $270 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to upgrade the F-22 Raptor with cutting-edge infrared threat-detection sensors.
U.S. Air Force conducts readiness exercise with F-22A Raptors and F-15C Eagles at Kadena Air Base
The U.S. Air Force conducted a large-scale readiness exercise on 15 January 2025, showcasing the capabilities of F-22A Raptors and F-15C Eagles.
Hawaii Air National Guard develops custom stands to revolutionise F-22 Raptor maintenance
A team of maintenance Airmen from the Hawaii Air National Guard has transformed F-22 Raptor maintenance with the introduction of custom-designed stands.
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Lockheed Martin: F-22 Raptor achieves 500,000 flight hours [VIDEO]
The U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor fleet has recently achieved a significant milestone, reaching 500,000 flight hours.
BAE Systems: keeping F-22 Raptor electronic warfare mission systems ready and relevant
BAE Systems has received a five-year contract from Lockheed Martin to sustain the AN/ALR-94 advanced digital electronic warfare (EW) system for the F-22 Raptor.
RAF Typhoons train alongside USAF F-22 Raptors
RAF Typhoon fighter jets from IX (B) Sqn have exercised with US Air Force F-22s in the skies over Estonia.