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The F-22 Raptor might be the most powerful fighter jet on the planet today. However, some prominent voices want to see the F-22 retired to make way for the new NGAD concept. What should the U.S. Air Force do? We at The National Interest plan to cover this issue extensively in the months and years to come.

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