These autonomous unmanned systems, operating with artificial intelligence, can be used as “loyal wingmen” by aviators.

The F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II are usually separated by mission, geography, and even service culture, so when they ...

Some of the world’s top air-show performers have made early commitments to fly at this year’s AirVenture convention.

The Air Force is pouring billions into the F-22 with next generation infrared tracking, stealth upgrades, electronic warfare ...

A special investigation found that Staff Sgt. Charles Crumlett’s death while working on a F-22 was caused, among others, by a ...

An Air Force review of Staff Sgt. Charles Crumlett’s death in 2024 found failures in supervision and communication while ...

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) on Nov. 17 announced the successful test of an F-22 Raptor fighter controlling an MQ-20 Avenger unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) for the first ...

The Loyal Wingman concept has taken a major step toward reality as Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works pulled off an aerial demonstration where a 5th-generation F-22 Raptor interceptor took command of a ...

The US Air Force (USAF) has successfully paired one its Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor stealth fighters with an uncrewed jet in a demonstration flight. The unmanned platform was a General Atomics ...

Supercruise is central to the F-22 Raptor’s combat prowess. It allows the jet to maintain supersonic speeds without afterburner Supercruise enables the Raptor to close on targets quicker with lower ...

The F-22 Raptor is a unique fighter jet in many respects. It's a rare model that boasts the ability to supercruise, or achieve speeds in excess of Mach 1 without needing to engage its afterburners.

From Cold War legends like the SR-71 Blackbird to modern fighters like the F-22 Raptor or F-35 Lightning II, the Air Force has consistently prioritized speed Are you ahead, or behind on retirement?