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Not exactly.. the appearance of new threats only make it more relevant. The F-22 is capable of becoming a day-1 weapon system that needs no one to go in and strike targets whilst being able to survive the most dangerous of air and ground threats.
new threats?? like who?? we pick on crap tier countries who can only operate old era migs and suhkois. the F-22 will be great for a rainy day if we have to face a top tier air force like Russia or China, but I just don't see that happening now.
we can still beat countries even if they have the top Su-30/35 with awaks and electronic warfare with the F-15 and F-18SH
If I may add, the United States prioritized the F-22 for dedicated mainland defense. Its primarily reserved for mainland defense or to be used in core US bases around the world. Heck, they (you guys!) even used a Congressional decision to bar the sale of F-22s to the JASDF !
F-22 is just to hi-tech to risk, but now since China and Russia are bringing out there 5th gen could re-start production in the near future and make a super raptor for export.