Tech
The Economist: Next-gen fighter jets - Stealth, range, and AI combat
They can hold more fuel, carry more weaponry and boast more computing power
Key topics
Sixth-gen jets focus on stealth, range, and heavy weapon capacity
Air combat shifts to beyond-visual-range with advanced missile tech
Future fighters will control AI drones as part of a combat air system
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