The F-22 and F-35 Can Win Any Dogfight — They May Never Reach the Fight Because Their Bases Will Be Destroyed First

The F-22 and F-35 Can Win Any Dogfight — They May Never Reach the Fight Because Their Bases Will Be Destroyed First

The F-22 and F-35 Have What Might Be a Forward Basing Problem  The United States built the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II to dominate contested airspace, and technically, both aircraft remain among the most capable fighters ever made. But the conditions they were designed for – secure forward bases and relatively short operating distances – are rapidly disappearing. In today’s evolving strategic environment, defined by long-range missile prol…