I bet we have no clue how many projects DARPA and Skunk Works have in testing or on the drawing board for production.
The future of warfare will be AI, robotics, and remote engagements. It will require great wealth and technology as well as a solid manufacturing base. The maneuvers that pilotless aircraft are capable of are amazing and are far beyond the ability of even the best manned aircraft. The ability of AI and computers to reduce a “dogfight” down to mathematical calculations is undeniable and insurmountable.
I agree, what we are seeing now is the tip of the iceberg IMO.
I think the future of aerial battles will be smaller, faster more maneuverable aircraft that are cheaper than a F-22 or F-35.....
Think of 50-100 small stealth aircraft with minimal armaments....all attacking a single target all using AI to coordinate the attack...
It would very hard to impossible to stop it...
Good points. Let me know when they are self-fueling!