Introduction: Global Future Combat Air Systems: Technologies, Programs, and Strategic Impact Around the world, a high-stakes race is underway to develop the next generation of combat aircraft – often dubbed “sixth-generation” fighters or Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS). These ambitious programs aim to leap beyond today’s stealth jets (like the F-35 and J-20) by around…
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Introduction and Significance The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet renowned as one of the most formidable air superiority fighters ever built. Developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) as a successor to the F-15 Eagle, the F-22 pioneered new levels of stealth, speed, and maneuverability when it entered service…
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