If it has a pilot, it’s already obsolete. But defense contractors should be able to coax a couple hundred billion out of DoD for the early development, anyway. :)
A human pilot can see more, and process more data than a drone. The notion of pilot-less fighters is still a fantasy. It is the dream of drone manufacturers. They are the cronies who work with Congress to force drones down the USAF throat.
Do drones have a purpose? Yes. However, they still can’t do all of things a human pilot can do.
Even our drones have human pilots
I have to agree with you on this one. With the current and future technology, why would we continue to develop manned combat aircraft?