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The US Air Force is really getting old very quickly

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The US Air Force is really getting old very quickly

Summary and key points you need to know: The US Air Force (USAF) has an impressive fleet of aircraft, but concerns are growing about its aging capabilities, especially in the face of modern threats such as China. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall is stressing the urgent need for modernization, not only in aircraft, […]

Why the F-22 Raptor is the most expensive fighter jet in the world

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Why the F-22 Raptor is the most expensive fighter jet in the world

Summary and key points: The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor remains the world’s most expensive fighter aircraft, with a unit price of around $350 million. This price is largely due to its groundbreaking design, which introduced many advanced technologies, including stealth capabilities, sophisticated avionics, and thrust vectoring. -Extensive research and development was required to make the […]