This is the PL-01 concept tank, a three-crew 35-ton tank that can turn itself invisible to infrared missiles thanks to a mesh of thermal tiles that change their temperature to match the environment.

The US Air Force is investing $90.34 million in a modernization program for its F-22 Raptor fleet, adding stealthy external fuel tanks, infrared search and track pods, and a helmet-mounted display.

The United States Air Force is upgrading the Lockheed MartinF-22 Raptor under its modernization program, with $90.34 million requested in the FY2026 budget, adding stealthy external fuel tanks, ...

Both of these new pieces of equipment address some of the F-22’s shortfalls compared to older aircraft types, or – in the case of the equipment pods – to the F-35 Lightning II. Originally, the F-22 ...