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  • Senate panel seeks end to F-22 export ban

    09/10/2009 6:04:09 PM PDT · by Nachum · 25 replies · 1,827+ views
    Rueters ^ | 9/10/09 | Jim Wolf
    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate panel urged the Air Force on Thursday to start developing an export model of its F-22 Raptor, the most advanced U.S. fighter jet, even as it voted to end U.S. purchases. Japan, Israel and Australia have shown interest in buying the supersonic, radar-evading F-22 Raptor, designed to destroy enemy air defenses in the first days of any conflict and clear the way for other missions.