The F-22 is getting a massive upgrade to stay deadly for years to come

After sitting atop the fighter rankings for more than a quarter-century, the F-22 Raptor is now living on borrowed time. Today, a new fighter, being developed in the Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance Program, promises to usher in yet another revolution in air combat technology, as today’s F-22s fly off into the sunset. But with at least a decade before the NGAD fleet will reach full strength, America is investing billions into keeping the F-22 as capable — and deadly – as ever. 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on social Twitter: https://twitter.com/sandboxxnews Instagram: https://instagram.com/sandboxxnews Facebook: https://facebook.com/sandboxxnews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews 📱 Follow Alex Hollings on social Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexHollings52 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexhollings52 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexHollings... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/alexhollings52 Citations: https://www.airandspaceforces.com/usaf-looks-to-small-businesses-for-some-f-22-upgrades/ https://www.bmlv.gv.at/truppendienst/ausgaben/artikel.php?id=807 https://www.twz.com/35401/check-out-this-incredibly-rare-image-of-an-f-22-pilot-wearing-a-helmet-mounted-display https://www.thalesdsi.com/our-services/visionix-2/hmcs/ https://www.airandspaceforces.com/f-22-credible-9-billion-air-force/ https://theaviationist.com/2022/05/03/f-22-upgrades/ https://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htecm/20201102.aspx https://lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed-martin/aero/documents/F-22/FG19-24749_C%20F-22FastFacts_09_2020.pdf https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/news/features/2021/proof-points-in-air-power-f22-raptor.html https://www.twz.com/f-22-raptor-being-readied-for-aim-260-missile-by-green-bats-testers https://www.sbir.gov/node/2325441 https://www.airandspaceforces.com/usaf-looks-to-small-businesses-for-some-f-22-upgrades/ https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/markets/aerospace/flight-deck-avionics-equipment-functions/helmet-mounted-display-helicopter https://www.thalesdsi.com/our-services/visionix-2/hmcs/ https://www.sandboxx.us/news/the-king-is-dead-why-would-america-want-to-retire-the-f-22/ https://theaviationist.com/2023/04/13/next-gen-helmet-tested-by-f-22-raptor-pilots/ https://www.twz.com/35401/check-out-this-incredibly-rare-image-of-an-f-22-pilot-wearing-a-helmet-mounted-display https://www.thedefensepost.com/2022/12/20/raytheon-next-gen-missile/ https://sam.gov/opp/f7dc0856fab14e2683d8bd27410c3f63/view https://www.airandspaceforces.com/jatm-start-production-collaborative-combat-aircraft/ https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2931186/legion-pod-reaches-ioc/ https://www.thalesdsi.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Scorpion-Data-Sheet-06262018.pdf https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/usaf-flight-tests-jhmcs-ii-f-16v-aircraft/?cf-view https://www.thalesdsi.com/our-services/visionix-2/hmcs/ https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3358043/f-22a-raptor-pilots-test-next-gen-helmet/