The high cost and focus on air-to-air combat have made the F-22 an unpopular jet with the U.S. military, as the U.S. has a greater need for fighter jets with multi-role capabilities, and the F-35 ...
US Navy fighter jets have fought Houthi drones in a high-tempo operating environment over the Red Sea. A first-of-its-kind battle in early 2024 highlighted another air-defense option for the Navy. The ...