Drones might be able to replace modern fighters in 25-50 years. But that assumes robust, uninterruptible communication links, or incredible advances in AI. But

Drones might be able to replace modern fighters in 25-50 years. But that assumes robust, uninterruptible communication links, or incredible advances in AI. But the reasonable future is more of what we use them for now; flying in safe environments with minimal jamming, controlled by an operator at Creech AFB. Yet as with all the hype surrounding self-driving cars on HN, the clarion call for drones as the be all and end all of future aviation is evergreen.