Summary and Key Points: The evolution of fighter jets has progressed through five generations, with a sixth currently in development. The first generation began in 1943 with the Messerschmitt Me 262, followed by advancements in speed, avionics, and stealth across subsequent generations.
-Fifth-generation jets like the F-22 and F-35 are today's most advanced, but a sixth generation is on the horizon, likely featuring unmanned options, data fusion, and network interconnectivity.
-Whether...