A recent article in Fox News highlights the U.S. military’s swift advancement in sixth-generation airpower initiatives, centering on the B-21 Raider and F-47 fighters to bolster stealth, speed, and autonomy. The Pentagon is prioritizing these platforms as vital to countering threats from China and Iran, even amid budgetary challenges and global uncertainties. The B-21, with its cost-efficiency, is slated to replace the aging B-2 bombers, while the F-47, developed by Boeing, aims to lead a network of AI-driven combat drones. The Navy’s F/A-XX project is progressing with minimal funding, underscoring the complexities of integrating advanced technology into naval operations.