The F-35 is currently considered one of the most advanced weapons in the world.
And in the coming years, its missions are set to become even more high tech with pilots flying alongside teams of drones or what the US military calls Collaborative Combat Aircraft or CCAs.
To control those drones, the F-35's maker, Lockheed Martin is unveiling new technology for the cockpit, and Lockheed just announced a new drone that it says will be a CCA.
We've been building drones since the beginning, so for decades, we've done this.
But after missing out on key contracts, can Lockheed and its F-35 stay in the game?
We visited the company's Fort Worth facility to get a closer look at the jets and the secretive technology that could carry them into the future.
Before we dive into futuristic drone flights, let's talk about the F-35.
The F-35 is the most capable, the most lethal, the most connected, and the most survivable fighter aircraft flying on the face of the planet today.
The jet's powerful engine allows it to fly 1.6 times the speed of sound.
Its coating and design edges help it evade enemy detection, and its weapon base can carry multiple payloads internally, including nuclear weapons.
