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.
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.
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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The U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor fleet has recently achieved a significant milestone, reaching 500,000 flight hours.
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 Typhoon fighter jets from IX (B) Sqn have exercised with US Air Force F-22s in the skies over Estonia.
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