Trump hints at new F-55 warplane and F-22 super upgrade

During a visit to Doha, the president floated plans for a twin-engine F-55 fighter and a modernised F-22.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-05-16

The latest news on the United States. President Donald Trump has suggested on Thursday the US is considering two major military aviation projects: a new twin-engine F-55 warplane and a significantly upgraded version of the F-22 Raptor, dubbed the F-22 Super.

His remarks came during a business meeting in Doha, shortly after Boeing secured the F-47 contract to replace the F-22. While Lockheed Martin was side-lined in that deal, it now appears eager to pivot toward refreshed designs based on past technologies.

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