Aviation News – Germany and France have agreed to abandon a flagship project to develop a next-generation European fighter jet after failing to overcome longstanding industrial disputes between the companies involved. The decision marks a significant setback for one of Europe’s most ambitious defence initiatives and raises new questions about future military cooperation on the continent.
They outperform in certain cases, but not all.
For example; Modern jets are flying sensor suites, that gives them abilities a drone does not have.
Similarly, tanks have become less important, but not irrelevant.
https://www.twz.com/air/x-bat-autonomous-vtol-fighter-looks-dramatically-different
This new round of AI drones already outperform traditional jets. There will eventually be super sonic ones that can match performance in every way.