Elon Musk Advocates for Drones Over Manned Jets, Criticizes F-35

Elon Musk criticized the F-35 fighter jet program, calling it inefficient compared to drone technology, and suggesting that manned jets are outdated. He argued that drones could perform similar tasks without the overhead of a human pilot. Mauro Gilli, a military technology researcher, acknowledged issues with the F-35 but noted that drones would require even more complex and costly electronics. Musk's comments come as he prepares to advise on government efficiency, with a focus on reducing waste in defense spending.