Article

The US Air Force plans to invest $8-9 billion in upgrading the F-22 Raptor, extending its operational life to 2060 amid delays in the Next Generation Air Dominance program. The enhancements will focus on stealth coatings, avionics, and weapons systems, with each upgrade costing around $50 million per unit. These improvements aim to ensure the F-22 remains the most advanced fighter jet and compatible with the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.