For months now, the Air Force has been openly discussing plans to retire its most potent dogfighter, the F-22 Raptor, in favor of its next air superiority platform in development. And while the exact timeline remains somewhat murky, the fact of the matter remains: The reign of the Raptor is coming to an end.
Let's talk about why that is, and what it means for the future of American AirPower.
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