A pilot flying an F35 stealth fighter jet put the plane on auto-pilot and then ejected. The U.S. military is still looking for it:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/have-you-seen-a-missing-stealth-fighter-jet-us-asks-public-for-help-after-mishap/ar-AA1gSlUI
https://nationalpost.com/news/world/us-military-help-finding-fighter-jet
I'm certain that's what will define 6th generation fighters. NGAD is supposed to be pilot optional.
I'm certain that's what will define 6th generation fighters. NGAD is supposed to be pilot optional.