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The F-117A’s New Secret Mission: Pretending to Be a Chinese Stealth Fighter
National Security Journal ^ | 8/21/2025 | Reuben Johnson

Posted on 08/21/2025 10:25:09 AM PDT by whyilovetexas111

Though officially retired since 2008, the F-117A Nighthawk remains a vital and highly active asset for the U.S. Air Force, performing critical secret missions. Its primary new role is that of a high-tech "aggressor"; its older-generation stealth profile is perfect for simulating the radar signature of Chinese and Russian adversary aircraft to train U.S. pilots.

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TOPICS: Government; History; Military/Veterans; Politics
KEYWORDS: china; military; russia; usairforce

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Why did these things ever get retired? So few nations can even develop stealth?
1 posted on 08/21/2025 10:25:09 AM PDT by whyilovetexas111
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To: whyilovetexas111

Stick a combat tree system in it!


2 posted on 08/21/2025 10:26:49 AM PDT by Tom Tetroxide (Psalm 146:3 "Do not trust in princes, in the Son of Man, who has no salvation.")
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To: whyilovetexas111

Because it’s not actually retired. The Air Force is still flying them. And for more than the mission of acting as aggressors.


3 posted on 08/21/2025 12:23:49 PM PDT by Alas Babylon! (Repeal the Patriot Act; Abolish the DHS; reform FBI top to bottom!)
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