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6d ago

Trump Proposes F-55 Fighter Concept and F-22 Super Upgrade

The announcements in Doha mark the first public mention of the twin-engine F-55 and a modernized F-22, though details and funding remain undefined.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion in Doha, Qatar, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
A U.S. Marine F-35B Lightning II (Joint Stike Fighter) is displayed at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Airshow on September 28, 2024 in San Diego, California.
A F-35 Lightning II aircraft at Luke Air Force Base.
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Overview

  • President Donald Trump unveiled plans for two new U.S. fighter jet concepts, the F-55 and F-22 Super, during a meeting in Doha, Qatar.
  • The F-55 is described as a twin-engine aircraft that builds on the F-35 platform, while the F-22 Super would be a modernized version of the F-22 Raptor.
  • Trump accused China of copying the F-22 design, highlighting global competition in stealth fighter development.
  • Analysts point to significant uncertainty around how these proposals align with existing programs, budgets, and timelines.
  • The F-55 and F-22 Super remain conceptual, with no confirmed designs, costs, or schedules, as the U.S. continues to develop the recently awarded F-47 NGAD program.