F-22A Squadrons

Abstract

The F-22 Raptor provides air superiority to the Joint Force; access in the highly contested operational environment; as well as, homeland and cruise missile defense for the next 25+ years. The F-22 is the only operational multi-mission fighter aircraft that combines stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and integrated avionics to make it the world's most capable combat aircraft. The Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of F-22 acquisition is complete. The program is now continuing pre-planned, incremental modernization development that enhances both F-22 Air Superiority and Global Strike capabilities. The F-22 modernization program upgrades the air vehicle, engine, and training systems to improve F-22 weapons, communications, electronic warfare (EW), and Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The FY 2018 funding request increased by $187.937 million as compared to the FY 2017 funding request. This request includes a $95M RMD for the TacLink 16 and Advanced Technology Development, in support of early Sensor Enhancement work. The FY 2018 President's Budget included $50M increase in PE 0207138F for Laboratory Test and Operations (LTO) work associated with technology refresh. Additionally, there was a $28M increase as TacMan continues its development work and $14M to support ongoing F-22 Small Projects. Funds may be used to resolve emerging safety of flight and diminishing manufacturing sources issues, accommodate technology insertion and fulfill FAA or other mandates necessary to ensure continued aircrew safety and mission effectiveness. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational Systems Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2018
• Source ID: 0207138F_7_3600_PB_2018
• Change Summary Explanation: 2018: The increase of $187.937M includes a $95M increase for the TacLink 16 program and Advanced Technology Development, for Sensor Enhancement work. Additionally, the FY 2018 President's Budget includes $50M in PE 0207138F for Laboratory Test and Operations (LTO) work associated with technology refresh.
• Service Agency Name: Air Force

Entities

Organizations

• United States Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Air Platforms
• Materials and Manufacturing Processes
• Sensors
• Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Acquisition
• Air Force
• Air Power
• Aircrafts
• Engineering
• Fighter Aircraft
• Flight Training
• Global Positioning Systems
• Inertial Navigation
• Inertial Navigation Systems
• Navigation
• Software Development
• Synthetic Aperture Radar
• Systems Engineering
• Tactical Aircraft
• Test And Evaluation
• Warfare

Readers

• Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
• Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
• Public Financial Management and Budgeting

Technology Areas

• Microelectronics