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The Air Force decided to accelerate the retirement of the F-117s to free up money to modernize the rest of the fleet. The F-117 is being replaced by the F-22 Raptor, which also has stealth technology.
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The Air Force retired the F-117 in 2008 primarily because it was becoming less effective and more expensive to maintain and operate compared to newer stealth aircraft like the F-22 and F-35. Additionally, advancements in radar technology made it more difficult for the F-117 to evade detection, reducing its overall effectiveness in combat situations.
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