The Air Force’s ‘New’ F-22 Super Raptor Will Have ‘Fangs’

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F-22 Raptor. Image Credit: Creative Commons.

Key Points and Summary – The Air Force is funding a new F-22 “viability upgrade package” in its FY2026 budget to keep the Raptor lethal into the 2030s. -The centerpiece is IRDS, embedded infrared sensors meant to improve threat warning, tracking, and survivability in a world of better Chinese and Russian air defenses. -The logic […]

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Classification
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Weapons & Equipment / Military Operations
Subcategory
New Weapon System
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Introduction of new F-22 Super Raptor features
Location
Not specified
Unit
United States Air Force
Time
Not specified
Equipment
F-22 Super Raptor
Summary

The Air Force is introducing new features to the F-22 Super Raptor, enhancing its capabilities with what is referred to as 'Fangs'.

Key Facts
  • The F-22 Super Raptor is being updated with new features.
  • The aircraft will have enhanced capabilities, referred to as 'Fangs'.
  • The report is based on secondary sources with a reliability score of 0.8.