Is There Such A Thing As A 7th Generation Fighter Jet?

Summary No seventh-generation fighter jets are being developed; future emphasis is on drones and AI. Technological advancements may bring an unmanned seventh-generation fighter using AI. Current trends in warfare and the development of sixth-generation jets emphasize using drones for missions. No seventh-generation fighter jets are being developed, with the sixth generation not expected to enter service until the 2030s. With this in mind, we will look at how fighter jets have evolved and see what we envision a seventh-generation aircraft might be like. While most people will be familiar with fourth-generation fighters like the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon and…