The U.S. Air Force is advancing plans to upgrade its F-15 fighter fleet with next-generation infrared search and track technology amid growing concerns over China’s advanced combat aircraft. The new infrared sensor system could allow fighters to detect and track enemy aircraft without using radar emissions, making it harder for opponents to identify or counter. The technology is expected to improve the F-15EX Eagle II’s capabilities by enhancing stealth detection, electronic warfare resistance, and battlefield awareness. Watch this report on America’s fighter modernization efforts and the evolving air power competition in the Indo-Pacific region.