In a Shocking Twist, the Air Force's Secret New Fighter Jet Might Be Dead. Really.

Summary

1. Aims to replace the F-22 Raptor. 
2. $16 billion cost- hundreds of millions per jet.
3. Alternatives include Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drones.
4. Strategic evaluations may jeopardise continuation.

References

• Media Check: Popular Science - Media Bias/Fact Check PRO SCIENCE (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
• Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC