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US Proposes 'F‑22 2.0' Overhaul to Remedy Range and Sensor Shortfalls Ahead of Great‑Power Air Competition
Lockheed Martin unveiled an F‑22 '2.0' upgrade concept aimed at fixing two key limitations of the Raptor: limited range and the lack of an internal IRST sensor. The US Air Force plans to upgrade its entire fleet to preserve the platform’s edge against evolving fifth‑generation threats, but technical, fiscal and fleet‑size constraints will shape the programme’s ultimate impact.
Beijing Reaffirms Political Control as Central to Military Modernization
A March 8 commentary from a state military outlet reiterated that the Communist Party’s political construction is the linchpin of China’s defence and military modernization. The piece stresses a cautious, unity-first modernization that integrates ideological control with technological and organisational reforms, underscoring trade-offs between political loyalty and technical meritocracy.