The longer before its operational, the sooner its deployment will be replaced or reduced by UCAV (combat drones). Technology will make it economical and tactic

The longer before its operational, the sooner its deployment will be replaced or reduced by UCAV (combat drones). Technology will make it economical and tactically advantageous for unmanned aircraft to replace manned fighters and bombers in many situations. It will be interesting to see how autonomous they become.