Elon Musk Criticizes Fighter Jets, Advocates for Drone Warfare
Musk argues for a shift from manned jets to unmanned drones
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, Tesla, and the social platform X, has sparked a debate by criticizing the current use of manned fighter jets, advocating instead for drones in modern combat.
He specifically targeted Lockheed Martin's F-35, calling it obsolete material.
The F-35, known for its stealth capabilities and intelligence-gathering features, has been adopted by countries like Germany, Poland, Finland, and Romania, despite high operating costs and design challenges.
Mauro Gilli, a researcher at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, pointed out that the software and electronics contribute significantly to the F-35's cost.
Gilli also noted that the existence of the F-35 forces strategic developments in countries like Russia and China, indicating its strategic importance.
Despite Musk's criticisms, experts argue that eliminating such programs could weaken U.S. defense strategies.
He specifically targeted Lockheed Martin's F-35, calling it obsolete material.
The F-35, known for its stealth capabilities and intelligence-gathering features, has been adopted by countries like Germany, Poland, Finland, and Romania, despite high operating costs and design challenges.
Mauro Gilli, a researcher at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, pointed out that the software and electronics contribute significantly to the F-35's cost.
Gilli also noted that the existence of the F-35 forces strategic developments in countries like Russia and China, indicating its strategic importance.
Despite Musk's criticisms, experts argue that eliminating such programs could weaken U.S. defense strategies.
