F-22 Raptor's export ban safeguards US military technology

The export ban means that classified technology within the F-22 remains under U.S. control. Selling even to trusted allies could risk this technology falling into enemy hands or being exploited.

Export restrictions on top-tier military equipment are common worldwide. Initially planned for a larger fleet post-Cold War cutbacks left just 187 Raptors purchased by the Pentagon—many lost over time due partly due accidents leaving fewer than 100 likely combat-ready now according reporting from Sandboxx News

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