F-22 Raptor – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

6 April

Air

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, pilot and commander of the F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team, performs a practice demonstration for the 2026 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2026. The Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course is an annual event where military and civilian pilots train together to fly in formations, showcasing both modern and vintage military aircraft. These flights are performed at airshows across the country to honor the service and contributions of every U.S. Airmen, past and present, while educating the general public on the importance of the U.S. Air Force and its mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Mary Bowers)

Rojoef Manuel

Mobix to Supply Filtered Connectors for F-22 Raptor Jets

Mobix Labs has received subcontracts to deliver filtered connectors for the US F-22 Raptor program.

Mar- 2026 -

31 March

Air

Artwork showing an F-22 Raptor with new pods, external fuel tanks, and an unknown air-to-air missile, potentially the AIM-260

Bea Castañeda

AIM-260 JATM: The Next Generation of US Air-to-Air Dominance

This explainer breaks down why the AIM-260 JATM was created, what it replaces, and how it is intended to restore long-range air-to-air dominance.

24 March

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

US Air Force, Defense Unicorns Test On-Aircraft Software Updates for F-22

Defense Unicorns and the US Air Force Sustainment Center have tested a new method to install and update F-22 fighter jet software.

Nov- 2025 -

18 November

Air

Christine Casimiro

F-22 Pilot Controls MQ-20 Drone in Breakthrough Manned-Unmanned Teaming Demo

In a first-of-its-kind demonstration, a pilot flying an F-22 Raptor has successfully controlled a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-20 Avenger drone in flight.

Feb- 2025 -

21 February

Air

Christine Casimiro

Pratt & Whitney Clinches $1.5B F-22 Engine Sustainment Deal

RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has clinched a $1.5-billion contract to sustain the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jet’s engines.

Jan- 2025 -

24 January

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

F-22 Raptor to Get Next-Gen Infrared Sensor From Lockheed

Lockheed Martin has been contracted for the integration of a next-generation infrared search and track system on the F-22 Raptor.

Oct- 2024 -

21 October

Air

Joe Saballa

China Says Developing Low-Cost Radar That Can Track F-22 Stealth Fighters

China is reportedly developing a cheap radar system that can detect and track America’s F-22 Raptor, one of the world’s most advanced stealth fighter aircraft.

Sep- 2024 -

5 September

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

Raytheon Bags $1 Billion F-22 Sensor Enhancement Contract

The US Air Force has awarded RTX a $1-billion contract to enhance F-22 jet's sensors.

Aug- 2024 -

9 August

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

US F-22 Stealth Warplanes Arrive in Middle East

Advanced American F-22 stealth warplanes arrived in the Middle East as Washington boosts its forces in the region ahead of an expected Iranian counterattack on Israel.

Jul- 2024 -

1 July

Air

Joe Saballa

After Warships, China Creates Mockups of American Warplanes

China has created replicas of some of America’s most sophisticated warplanes in what appears to be a strategic attempt to rival its closest adversary.

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