Engineering

The most advanced user interface for AR /XR headsets aren’t made by a Silicon Valley tech company. They are the F-35 HMDS (helmet mounted display system) they cost almost $500K and have 360 view of the entire aircraft. Each helmet is custom fitted for the pilot, with sensors, display etc 

It is an engineering marvel

creating and destroying; built flying cars & autonomous vehicles, now building /faust, more here: /july, web: july.rocks

We’re at block 4 as of 2024 I think:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lorenthompson/2022/11/14/inside-block-4-the-mostly-secret-plan-for-making-the-f-35-fighter-even-more-lethal/?sh=63350b204423

"However, the F-35 needs to maintain its fighting edge over potential enemies through 2070."
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It seems likely that so much will change in that time... regrettably likely not our propensity for war.

It would seem the rate of advancement is increasing which would potentially impact that lifespan but I suppose it's hard to predict.

The F-16 (a fourth generation fighter) was first introduced in 1974 so yeah, that makes sense. It’s been in service for over 50 years and is going to be phased out by the F-35