Since the introduction of fighter jets in the combat space first emerged during the Second World War, these mighty weapons have come a long way. But planes like the F-35 and F-22 don't come cheap.
Did China steal F-22 and F-35 designs to benefit its ongoing fighter efforts? The answer is unequivocally yes. But is that a reason to dismiss the threat posed by these aircraft and others to follow? No.
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