
Elon Musk Labels F-35 Fighter Jets as ‘Obsolete’
Elon Musk has launched a provocative challenge to the U.S. military’s fighter jet strategy, arguing that traditional manned aircraft are becoming obsolete in modern warfare. Leading the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk has sparked a significant debate about the future of military aviation and defense technology. Challenging the F-35 Program Musk’s critique centers on the F-35’s astronomical costs and performance limitations. With the program exceeding $180 billion over budget and years behind schedule, he characterizes it as the “worst military




