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However, the F-22's path to success was not without challenges. It faced a range of complexities, from technological delays and cost overruns to a significant military paradigm shift in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks. As the U.S. military began engaging in conflicts against opponents without substantial air defenses, the exorbitant costs associated with the F-22 program came under scrutiny, leading to debates about the aircraft's necessity amidst rising fiscal constraints.