We Know Why the Air Force is Pouring Money Into the F-22 Raptor

We Know Why the Air Force is Pouring Money Into the F-22 Raptor

PUBLISHED on August 11, 2025, 7:00 PM EDT – Key Points and Summary –  The U.S. Air Force is launching a major “viability” upgrade for its F-22 Raptor fleet to keep it dominant until the sixth-generation F-47 arrives. The modernization includes enhanced stealth, radar, electronic warfare, and a new infrared defensive system to counter advanced threats from China and Russia. This “bridging strategy” effectively buys time for Boeing, which is facin…