Why '5th-generation-minus' is the future of fighter jets

An F-35A takes off at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, September 21, 2021US Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Rufus
For all its struggles, the F-35 has proven its value and is here to stay.
But the F-35 is pricey, and it's not suited for all the missions the US Air Force does.
To do everything it needs to do, the Air Force will need jets between fourth- and fifth-generation.
Back in February, the US Air Force made headlines around the world by suggesting that a new "5th-generation-minu