What is the use of fighter jets when there are drones?

Air forces still need fighter jets in current military environment. Drones are still in their infancy as to the sophistication. In some decades from today, we will see more air combat jet drones operating alongside man jets. read more

In some decades from today, we will see more air combat jet drones operating alongside man jets. The hope is the cost of these drones will be about 20% of the price of today’s fighter but could deliver the same impact as a man jet fighter minus the cost of hiring an expensive trained pilot and the air force could build more of these. read more

Most fighter jets and some drones fly at 60,000 feet plus. It's classified as far as their Max. Some fly above 100,000 feet. Simple answer is yes. Commercial aircraft have lower maximum ceiling heights compared to military aircraft. read more

The U.S. has around 8,000 drones in its arsenal, most of which are used for surveillance and spying. That amounts to around one-third of all military aircraft. Yet drones cost a small fraction of manned fighter jets, which still consume more than 90 percent of all Pentagon spending on air power. read more