Tech billionaire Elon Musk, tasked by US President-elect Donald Trump to reduce federal spending, criticised the F-35 fighter jet, calling it outdated in the era of drones. Musk argued that manned jets are costly and risky, while reusable drones are the future of warfare. Defence expert Mauro Gilli countered Musk's views, stating that the F-35’s electronics drive its cost and provide strategic advantages that compel rivals to allocate resources for countermeasures.
