Raptor Rebellion

Aug. 30, 2022 | By John A. Tirpak
The Air Force wants to retire its F-22, the world’s greatest fighter jet, within the decade. Congress doesn’t agree.

World: Acquisition

July 1, 2022
B-21 first flight postponed; New Air Force One coming; LaPlante sees risk in Sentinel ICBM.

World: Readiness

July 1, 2022
Flying hours decline; Contract Red Air; Tyndall rebuild.
The Air Force says the B-21 Raider won't make its first flight until 2023; about a six-month delay from the last official estimates. No reason was given for the delay. While other programs have recently chalked up schedule slips to supply chain and labor shortages, ...