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KC-46 Pegasus Boom Detaches During F-22 Raptor Refueling Mission

The boom of a KC-46A Pegasus tanker unexpectedly broke off while the aircraft was conducting an aerial refueling operation with F-22 Raptor stealth fighters. The incident, which did not result in any reported injuries, raises fresh questions about the Pegasus’ boom reliability and maintenance protocols.

2025-07-08T12:18:12.189618-07:00

Breaking Defense

Boeing Secures NGAD F-47 Fighter Contract Amidst Industry Competition

2025-03-21T08:33:41.196178-07:00

orlandosentinel.com

SpaceX Crew-10 Replaces Stranded ISS Astronauts After 9-Month Delay

2025-03-15T20:36:38.410234-07:00

Reuters

Trump Unveils F-55 Twin-Engine F-35 Variant and F-22 Super Upgrade in Qatar

2025-05-15T02:58:50.321574-07:00

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The War Zone

KC-46 Pegasus Boom Detaches During F-22 Raptor Refueling Mission The boom of a KC-46A Pegasus tanker unexpectedly broke off while the aircraft was conducting an aerial refueling operation with F-22 Raptor stealth fighters. The incident, which did not result in any reported injuries, raises fresh questions about the Pegasus’ boom reliability and maintenance protocols.

2025-07-08T12:18:12.189618-07:00

KC-46 Pegasus Boom Detaches During F-22 Raptor Refueling Mission

The Aviationist

Raptors Unleashed: F-22’s First Strikes on ISIS Showcase Stealth Multirole Capability In its first combat deployment against ISIS, the USAF’s F-22 Raptor moved beyond pure air dominance to deliver precision ground strikes and ISR support. Stealth sensor fusion and advanced targeting enabled coordinated missions against high-value targets, underscoring the platform’s evolving multirole utility in modern conflict.

2025-07-03T09:44:37.644622-07:00

Raptors Unleashed: F-22’s First Strikes on ISIS Showcase Stealth Multirole Capability

The War Zone

U.S. F-22s Escort MiG-29s in Tribute to Red Eagles Founder U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors flew alongside a pair of MiG-29 fighters in a ceremonial escort honoring Col. Gail Peck, who established the renowned Red Eagles aggressor squadron that trained American pilots against Soviet jets in the late 1970s and 1980s.

2025-06-09T15:18:27.232497-07:00

U.S. F-22s Escort MiG-29s in Tribute to Red Eagles Founder

Reuters

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Trump Unveils F-55 Twin-Engine F-35 Variant and F-22 Super Upgrade in Qatar In a Doha speech, President Trump said the Pentagon is studying development of a twin-engine F-55 based on the F-35, alongside ‘super upgrades’ for the F-35 and F-22, to bolster Boeing’s NGAD-derived F-47 program, signaling potential shifts in U.S. fighter procurement strategies.

2025-05-15T02:58:50.321574-07:00

Trump Unveils F-55 Twin-Engine F-35 Variant and F-22 Super Upgrade in Qatar

The War Zone

USAF Unveils F-47 NGAD Specs, 185 Jets Planned with 1,000+nm Range for 2025–29 The U.S. Air Force has disclosed key performance and induction details for its sixth-generation Boeing F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance fighter, including a combat radius exceeding 1,000 nautical miles. More than 185 jets are slated to enter service between 2025 and 2029 alongside collaborative combat aircraft drones.

2025-05-13T18:12:09.148292-07:00

USAF Unveils F-47 NGAD Specs, 185 Jets Planned with 1,000+nm Range for 2025–29

The Aviationist

F-22 Raptor Tests Suggest Fast-Tracked Sensor Upgrades with Boeing 757 FTB The integration of F-22 Raptors with a highly modified Boeing 757 flying test bed suggests imminent advancements in avionics and sensor technologies. This strategic development aims to enhance the F-22's capabilities while optimizing costs and accelerating deployment timeframes in line with defense priorities.

2025-04-27T05:58:36.494170-07:00

F-22 Raptor Tests Suggest Fast-Tracked Sensor Upgrades with Boeing 757 FTB

Breaking Defense

Lockheed Martin Enhances F-35 with Sixth-Generation Technologies Post-NGAD Loss Following its loss to Boeing for the USAF's sixth-generation fighter contract, Lockheed Martin aims to bolster the F-35 with advanced capabilities derived from the NGAD program. The enhancements could provide 80% of the new fighter's capabilities at half the cost, integrating stealth, infrared, and long-range weapon technologies.

2025-04-22T11:33:01.631104-07:00

Lockheed Martin Enhances F-35 with Sixth-Generation Technologies Post-NGAD Loss

Aviation Week

US Military's NGAD and the Shift Away from Global Collaboration The US military's Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program indicates a pivot away from international partnerships, raising concerns about the future of defense collaborations. The move reflects changing strategic priorities, potentially isolating the US in cutting-edge military aircraft innovation.

2025-04-08T14:44:00.283372-07:00

US Military's NGAD and the Shift Away from Global Collaboration

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