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flag F-5th gen jets now insufficient for air dominance; sixth-gen fighters with AI and drones needed.

flag Fifth-generation fighter jets like the F-35 are now the minimum requirement for temporary air superiority in modern combat, according to RAF Air Vice-Marshal James Beck. flag He stated that advanced air defenses, drones, and AI have eroded the once-dominant edge of fifth-gen aircraft, making sixth-generation fighters essential. flag These next-gen jets, featuring AI, autonomous drone integration, and real-time data sharing, are under development by the U.S. (F-47), UK-Italy-Japan (GACP), and China, though operational models remain years away. flag The war in Ukraine has highlighted the challenge of maintaining air control, reinforcing the urgent need for next-generation capabilities to ensure future dominance.

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