F-22 Raptor news

EMS Wins Network Upgrade Contract

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

EMS Technologies, Inc. announced today that its Defense & Space (D&S) Division has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin to start development of an electronically-steered, switched-beam antenna for the F-22 Multi-function Advanced Data Link (MADL) system upgrade.

USAF release F-22 accident report

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Air Force Materiel Command officials released an accident investigation report that determined that human factors associated with high gravitational forces caused the March 25 crash of an F-22 test aircraft 35 miles outside of Edwards AFB.

Holloman F-22s train at Red Flag - Alaska

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Holloman Air Force Base deployed six F-22A Raptors to their second Red Flag on July 18 for a two week exercise at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska.

525 EFS Raptors train with Kadena F-15s

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Two F-22 Raptors from the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron returned to Anderson AFB on July 15 from Japan following training with F-15 Eagles at Kadena Air Base, Japan.

F-22 funding cut out of Senate bill

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Senate voted 58-40 to strip $1.75 billion in funding for seven new F-22 fighter jets next year, the latest victory for the Obama administration�s fight to curb military spending.

Tinker refurbishes F-22 air turbines

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

As part of a new cooperative agreement, air turbines and more than 30 other components from the F-22 Raptor now undergo maintenance at Tinker AFB.

Air Force Association Responds to WP F-22 Article

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Below is the Air Force Association response to a recent Washington Post article that was highly critical of the F-22 program.

Attacking the F-22 with Yellow Journalism

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Is it fair to criticize high dollar weapons systems? Yes, if you can tell the story correctly. In the case of the F-22, some news sources have to resort to yellow journalism in order to sell headlines.

ANG Director's F-22 appeal to Congress

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Air National Guard is becoming a force to be reckoned with in the battle over whether to terminate or keep building the 5th generation F-22 fighter.

F-22, the Gates Factor

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

The debate over the F-22 has shown that some have no limit to the amount of ignorance they can acquire. Since there are a large amount of people that can�t explain why they want to cancel it or keep it going, finding true clarity is a challenge.

The Up and Coming 44th Fighter Group

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

On June 26, 2009, Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff, announced the proposed force structure realignment for Fiscal Year 2010. The realignment is an attempt to provide the Air Force a way to use current resources to complete its mission ... to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace.

Congress looking at export F-22

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

The prospect of an export version of the F-22 Raptor fighter moved a step closer last week as House lawmakers discussed the possibility of selling the advanced fighter overseas.

Raptor gives no slight parity in the skies

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

Air Force F-22 Raptors soar through the skies of Okinawa bringing formidable air dominance, stealth and an overwhelming advantage that is unrivaled by any aircraft making it the modern marvel of this era.

House Committee votes for 12 more F-22 Raptors

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

With a mere 31 against 30 votes the House Armed Services Committee Wednesday approved an extra funding amendment for 12 additional F-22 Raptor fighters.

F-22 Raptor team receives AFMC award

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

The F-22 Raptor Increment 3.1 Modification Team with the 412th Test Wing recently received the opportunity to represent the Air Force Materiel Command in the Air Force for the Chief of Staff Team Excellence Award.