"When we talk about the sixth generation, we say that
this is no longer a separate plane, but a whole system of interactions between
air, space, earth, drones, manned vehicles," said Slyusar.
The Eurasian Times writes that Russia's approach to
developing a sixth-generation fighter is similar to that chosen by the US for
its NGAD ( Next Generation Air Dominance ) fighter.
Russian approach indicates that countries have different descriptions
of sixth-gen aircraft. United Kingdom describes FCAS with AI, for instance.
Tracing back, Russia initiated the concept of the
sixth-generation fighter jet in 2016.
At that time, it was reported that the Sukhoi design bureau
was developing the aircraft in question. This was conveyed by the then
Commander of the Russian Aerospace Forces, Viktor Bondarev.
Bondarev said the aircraft would be developed in manned and
unmanned versions.
Meanwhile, a senior official from Concern Radio-Electronic
Technologies (KRET), the Rostec subsidiary that developed this particular
hardware element, said Russia's sixth-generation fighter jet would be equipped
with an integrated electronic warfare system.
The system will function as radar, electronic warfare, data
transmission, and communication equipment.
It will also function as a navigation system and a Friend or
Foe Identification (IFF) transponder.
The Eurasian Times writes that Russia's approach to
developing a sixth-generation fighter is similar to that chosen by the US for
its NGAD ( Next Generation Air Dominance ) fighter.
This can be seen from the system design, which will include
manned jets and unmanned drones with the latest generation of network
technology.