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The F-22 super upgrade explained, IRDS passive sensors, new stealth coatings, and missiles built for the Pacific fight

The Air Force is turning the F-22 into an F-22 Super with passive IRDS detection, tougher multi spectral stealth, and new long range weapons built for contested Pacific operations. This breakdown ...
The Aviationist

Lockheed Martin Test Flies Gen III TacIRST Sensor

The Gen III TacIRST distributed infrared threat‑warning system will equip the F-22 Raptor, with an evaluation planned in 2026. Lockheed Martin has announced the first flight of the latest iteration of ...
Washington Times

Lockheed Martin to add new infrared threat detection sensors to F-22 Raptors

A version of this story appeared in the daily Threat Status newsletter from The Washington Times. Click here to receive Threat Status delivered directly to your inbox each weekday. The Air Force has ...
Aviation Today

Lockheed Martin Plans to Integrate New Defensive System on F-22

Lockheed Martin said on Wednesday that it has received a $270 million U.S. Air Force contract to integrate the Infrared Defensive System (IRDS) on the company’s fifth-generation F-22 Raptor fighter.