The new TacIRST sensors will be incorporated on nearly all of the Air Force’s remaining fleet of 178 F-22s. In a recent statement published by Lockheed, the manufacturer indicates that more than one ...

The fifth-generation F-22 Raptor fighter jet is one of the most advanced planes in existence — the F-22 can reach a top speed ...

The F-22 Raptor has long ruled the skies, but even the most advanced fighter needs upgrades to stay ahead. With cutting-edge enhancements, this stealth powerhouse remains the Air Force’s most lethal ...

The F-22 will receive an embedded set of TacIRST sensors as part of the Infrared Defensive System to enhance aircraft survivability and lethality. Lockheed Martin announced on Jan. 22, 2025, that ...

Lockheed Martin Corp. LMT recently clinched a deal worth $270 million to integrate a system of next-generation infrared defensive sensors on the F-22 Raptor military aircraft. The award has been ...

The F-22 Raptor finally gets infrared search & track, after a consulted journey only Simple Flying could assemble.

Justin Taylor, vice president, F-22 program at Lockheed Martin added: "Lockheed Martin is proud to continue partnering with the Air Force on essential modernization efforts for the Raptor ...

Lockheed Martin wins $270M contract to integrate next-gen infrared defense sensors on the F-22 Raptor, enhancing survivability. The new Infrared Defensive System (IRDS) will improve the F-22’s ...

Despite sending its most advanced aircraft and armored systems to other nations, there's one piece of equipment that the U.S. doesn't export: The F-22 Raptor. The F-22 is a supercruise fighter ...

The F-22 Raptor shook the aviation world when it first took to the skies in 1997. Widely considered the world’s first fifth-generation fighter, the F-22 became the cornerstone of the USAF’s fighter ...