The F-22 is headed for retirement, but it's getting some major upgrades first

Dec 19 2022 by Business Insider

 
F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii in January 2018.

US Air Force

The US Air Force is still planning to retire the F-22 over the coming decade. The stealth jet will remain in service as its replacement comes online. That means the Raptor will be need some upgrades in order to maintain its aerial advantage.

Despite the Air Force's intention to retire the Raptor within the coming decade, the aircraft is expected to remain in service until its replacement — the Next...

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