F-22 Raptor Commands Fury Drone in Flight for the First Time
An F-22 pilot directed an autonomous YFQ-44A Fury drone in flight, marking a decisive milestone in human-machine collaborative combat for the US Air Force. In […]
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F-22 Raptor: The Stealth Pods Extending Its Air Dominance
Stealth IRST pods, low-drag fuel tanks, embedded infrared sensors: The US Air Force is upgrading the F-22 to counter the J-20 and Su-57. Executive Summary […]
F-22 Raptor: How IRST Pods Boost Its Passive Detection
The F-22 is testing new stealth pods and infrared sensors at Edwards aimed at upgrading its detection and survivability. Executive Summary New photographs captured in […]
When an F-22 is Beaten by an EA-18G
In 2009, an EA-18G Growler reportedly simulated a victory against an F-22. Here is a technical analysis of a duel where electronic warfare and tactics […]
Why the F-22 remains banned from export, even to the closest allies
The F-22 remains reserved for the United States. Industrial secrecy, stealth, reverse engineering: why Washington refuses to export it. In summary The F-22 Raptor is […]
In Nevada, an F-22 pilots an MQ-20 drone for the first time
A US F-22 Raptor controlled an MQ-20 Avenger drone over Nevada, a key step towards future Collaborative Combat Aircraft and swarm warfare. Summary On November […]
An F-22A Raptor sets a long-range firing record
An F-22A Raptor has reportedly broken a record by firing an AIM-120 AMRAAM missile at very long range. Analysis of capabilities and strategic implications. Summary […]
The F-22 will be the first masters of collaborative combat drones
Technical analysis: how the F-22 will be equipped to fly future collaborative combat drones from 2026. The F-22 Raptor will be specially equipped in 2026 […]
The Unknown Roles of the F-22 Raptor: Beyond Air Superiority
The F-22 Raptor isn’t just a stealth fighter. Explore five surprising and technical ways it’s been used in unconventional military operations. The Unknown Roles of […]
The stealth of the F-22 Raptor against long-wave radars
Detailed analysis of the F-22 Raptor’s strategies for countering long-wave radars. The F-22 Raptor, the jewel in the crown of American fighter aircraft, embodies the […]